Residential Advisors pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for residential advisors is $23.48 an hour ($48,830 a year). About 3,250 people work in this job there.

$23.48Median hourly pay
$44,540–$59,400Middle half of workers, yearly
3,250People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($42,240). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($48,190).

Pay range for residential advisors in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.01$37,450
25% of workers$21.42$44,540
Half of workers (median)$23.48$48,830
75% of workers$28.56$59,400
90% of workers$31.72$65,980

Residential Advisors pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Barnstable Town$59,140100
Pittsfield$50,120140
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$48,8303,250
Springfield$47,860280
Amherst Town-Northampton$47,200150
Worcester$47,010700

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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.