Residential Advisors pay in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the median pay for residential advisors is $14.55 an hour ($30,260 a year). About 1,580 people work in this job there.

$14.55Median hourly pay

$19,600–$40,260Middle half of workers, yearly

1,580People in this job in Kentucky

That is 28% lower than the U.S. median ($42,240). Kentucky ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for residential advisors in Kentucky

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$9.43	$19,600
25% of workers	$9.43	$19,600
Half of workers (median)	$14.55	$30,260
75% of workers	$19.36	$40,260
90% of workers	$22.47	$46,740

Residential Advisors pay in Kentucky metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Lexington-Fayette	$41,600	150
Bowling Green	$32,650	80
Louisville/Jefferson County	$25,310	910
Owensboro	$18,370	0

Kentucky 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

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.