Residential Advisors
Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May assist residents with problem solving or refer them to counseling resources.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,650 | $26,130 | $12.56 | |
| Alaska | 290 | $38,250 | $18.39 | |
| Arizona | 1,550 | $33,470 | $16.09 | |
| Arkansas | 960 | $28,330 | $13.62 | |
| California | 10,100 | $40,890 | $19.66 | |
| Colorado | 730 | $37,280 | $17.93 | |
| Connecticut | 2,240 | $37,350 | $17.96 | |
| Delaware | 390 | $32,290 | $15.52 | |
| District of Columbia | 1,120 | $37,200 | $17.89 | |
| Florida | 2,230 | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| Georgia | 1,860 | $29,500 | $14.18 | |
| Hawaii | 490 | $34,180 | $16.44 | |
| Idaho | 370 | $31,530 | $15.16 | |
| Illinois | 2,160 | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| Indiana | 1,930 | $34,090 | $16.39 | |
| Iowa | 780 | $30,540 | $14.68 | |
| Kansas | 630 | $32,560 | $15.65 | |
| Kentucky | 2,600 | $26,270 | $12.63 | |
| Louisiana | 520 | $29,050 | $13.97 | |
| Maine | 220 | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| Maryland | 4,720 | $34,120 | $16.40 | |
| Massachusetts | 5,220 | $40,520 | $19.48 | |
| Michigan | 1,280 | $32,600 | $15.67 | |
| Minnesota | 2,640 | $41,080 | $19.75 | |
| Mississippi | 770 | $25,840 | $12.43 | |
| Missouri | 1,030 | $31,040 | $14.92 | |
| Montana | 330 | $30,490 | $14.66 | |
| Nebraska | 430 | $35,650 | $17.14 | |
| Nevada | 720 | $31,570 | $15.18 | |
| New Hampshire | 450 | $34,620 | $16.65 | |
| New Jersey | 320 | $49,020 | $23.57 | |
| New Mexico | 760 | $31,130 | $14.97 | |
| New York | 6,490 | $40,550 | $19.49 | |
| North Carolina | 2,230 | $32,390 | $15.57 | |
| North Dakota | 420 | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| Ohio | 2,870 | $34,210 | $16.45 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,100 | $31,490 | $15.14 | |
| Oregon | 880 | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| Pennsylvania | 4,360 | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| Rhode Island | 340 | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| South Carolina | 2,420 | $30,820 | $14.82 | |
| South Dakota | 1,650 | $29,430 | $14.15 | |
| Tennessee | 4,090 | $29,920 | $14.38 | |
| Texas | 4,510 | $32,350 | $15.56 | |
| Utah | 1,750 | $32,770 | $15.76 | |
| Vermont | 320 | $48,050 | $23.10 | |
| Virginia | 3,380 | $34,370 | $16.53 | |
| Washington | 1,630 | $40,550 | $19.50 | |
| West Virginia | 700 | $28,290 | $13.60 | |
| Wisconsin | 710 | $33,240 | $15.98 | |
| Wyoming | 140 | $33,600 | $16.16 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the organization and provision of counseling, referral, assistance and administrative services to students in postsecondary educational institutions and adult education facilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as professional counselors in such settings. Includes instruction in applicable laws and policies, residential counseling and services, vocational counseling and placement services, remedial skills counseling, and therapeutic counselor intervention.
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
Master's Degree
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
Master's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certification
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
Master's Degree
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA
Master's Degree
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
Master's Degree
Any instructional program in student counseling and personnel services not listed above.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR
Master's Degree
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Post-Baccalaureate Certification
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
Post-master's Certificate
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
Master's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certification
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$34,950 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as residential advisors.
- Less than high school 4%
- High school graduate 15%
- College dropout 29%
- Associate’s degree 14%
- Bachelor’s degree 28%
- Master’s degree 9%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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