Residential Advisors pay in Indiana

In Indiana, the median pay for residential advisors is $18.68 an hour ($38,850 a year). About 1,360 people work in this job there.

$18.68Median hourly pay

$32,630–$46,070Middle half of workers, yearly

1,360People in this job in Indiana

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($42,240). Indiana ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for residential advisors in Indiana

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$13.35	$27,760
25% of workers	$15.69	$32,630
Half of workers (median)	$18.68	$38,850
75% of workers	$22.15	$46,070
90% of workers	$28.42	$59,120

Residential Advisors pay in Indiana metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Bloomington	$57,080	40
Lafayette-West Lafayette	$43,650	60
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood	$40,210	330
South Bend-Mishawaka	$38,850	120
Fort Wayne	$38,710	100
Michigan City-La Porte	$30,730	30
Evansville	$30,310	80

Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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.