Residential Advisors Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $38,170 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $34,650
90th percentile $48,760
Employed locally 40
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,650
    25th
    $35,310
    50th (median)
    $38,170
    75th
    $48,650
    90th
    $48,760

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 55% Median Residential Advisors salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Residential Advisors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,120
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $53,840
    Salinas, CA $53,590
    Missoula, MT $53,250
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $52,750

    Nearby metros — Residential Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $46,850
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,800
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,600
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,720
    Ames, IA $44,660
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,550

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $22,610
    Childcare Workers $27,380
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,060
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $45,570
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,130
    Recreation Workers $29,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Waterloo, IA is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.44 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Waterloo, IA is 2.6% below the national median of $39,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Residential Advisors in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $34,650 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,310.