Residential Advisors pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD), the median pay for residential advisors is $21.83 an hour ($45,400 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.

$21.83Median hourly pay
$39,840–$57,570Middle half of workers, yearly
1,110People in this job in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($42,240). It is 3% lower than the Maryland median ($46,950).

Pay range for residential advisors in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.51$32,260
25% of workers$19.15$39,840
Half of workers (median)$21.83$45,400
75% of workers$27.68$57,570
90% of workers$30.26$62,930

Residential Advisors pay in Maryland metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (this page)$45,4001,110
Salisbury$42,490130
Hagerstown-Martinsburg$41,810130

Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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.