Residential Advisors pay in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, the median pay for residential advisors is $18.50 an hour ($38,480 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.

$18.50Median hourly pay
$38,170–$46,290Middle half of workers, yearly
670People in this job in District of Columbia

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($42,240). District of Columbia ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for residential advisors in District of Columbia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.60$36,600
25% of workers$18.35$38,170
Half of workers (median)$18.50$38,480
75% of workers$22.26$46,290
90% of workers$27.16$56,490

Residential Advisors pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$47,0103,040

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for residential advisors

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 16,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Dormitory CounselorDormitory SupervisorHall CoordinatorHall DirectorHouse FatherHouse MotherHouse ParentHousefellowHousing and Residence Life DirectorResidence DirectorResidence Hall DirectorResidence Life Coordinator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.