Residential Advisors pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for residential advisors is $18.55 an hour ($38,590 a year). About 3,070 people work in this job there.

$18.55Median hourly pay

$33,170–$44,740Middle half of workers, yearly

3,070People in this job in Ohio

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($42,240). Ohio ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for residential advisors in Ohio

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$13.65	$28,390
25% of workers	$15.95	$33,170
Half of workers (median)	$18.55	$38,590
75% of workers	$21.51	$44,740
90% of workers	$24.38	$50,710

Residential Advisors pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Columbus	$41,930	590
Canton-Massillon	$40,550	100
Cleveland	$39,740	770
Cincinnati	$39,650	430
Toledo	$37,460	210
Youngstown-Warren	$37,340	120
Akron	$36,920	150
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$36,830	230
Springfield	$32,750	30

Ohio 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.