Residential Advisors pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for residential advisors is $21.22 an hour ($44,130 a year). About 2,720 people work in this job there.

$21.22Median hourly pay

$36,060–$49,550Middle half of workers, yearly

2,720People in this job in Illinois

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($42,240). Illinois ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for residential advisors in Illinois

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.87	$35,090
25% of workers	$17.34	$36,060
Half of workers (median)	$21.22	$44,130
75% of workers	$23.82	$49,550
90% of workers	$28.26	$58,790

Residential Advisors pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Bloomington	$51,680	40
Champaign-Urbana	$51,400	80
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$44,320	1,730
Peoria	$43,290	70
Springfield	$41,710	50
Kankakee	$37,530	30

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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

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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.