Residential Advisors pay in New Mexico

In New Mexico, the median pay for residential advisors is $18.05 an hour ($37,540 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.

$18.05Median hourly pay
$35,360–$44,640Middle half of workers, yearly
590People in this job in New Mexico

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($42,240). New Mexico ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for residential advisors in New Mexico

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.01$31,220
25% of workers$17.00$35,360
Half of workers (median)$18.05$37,540
75% of workers$21.46$44,640
90% of workers$25.49$53,030

Residential Advisors pay in New Mexico metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Santa Fe$39,29080
Albuquerque$38,290290
Farmington$36,15050
Las Cruces$34,77050

New Mexico 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.