Residential Advisors pay in West Virginia

In West Virginia, the median pay for residential advisors is $15.31 an hour ($31,840 a year). About 1,180 people work in this job there.

$15.31Median hourly pay
$27,490–$36,900Middle half of workers, yearly
1,180People in this job in West Virginia

That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($42,240). West Virginia ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for residential advisors in West Virginia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$10.62$22,090
25% of workers$13.22$27,490
Half of workers (median)$15.31$31,840
75% of workers$17.74$36,900
90% of workers$20.77$43,210

Residential Advisors pay in West Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Morgantown$35,680120
Wheeling$34,79050
Charleston$31,560170
Weirton-Steubenville$31,49050
Parkersburg-Vienna$30,88060
Huntington-Ashland$30,720240
Beckley$30,42090

West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (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.