Residential Advisor salary
From 24 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 39-9041: Residential Advisors
At a glance
- Median down 2% since FY2022. From $44,694 in FY2022 to $44,000 in FY2025 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Residential Advisor H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 24 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Residential Advisor jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 39-9041, Residential Advisors). The median base salary is $44,298, 64% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $39,323 and $56,846.
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Pay by level
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $51,189 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Residential Advisor does
Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May assist residents with problem solving or refer them to counseling resources.
Typical tasks
- Communicate with other staff to resolve problems with individual students.
- Observe students to detect and report unusual behavior.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate residence hall staff, including resident assistants, participants in work-study programs, and other student workers.
- Provide emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary.
- Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.
- Mediate interpersonal problems between residents.
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Residential Advisors), the median annual wage was $42,240 in May 2025, with 84,760 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $44,298, 5% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,035 | $29,870 |
| 25th percentile | $39,323 | $35,510 |
| Median | $44,298 | $42,240 |
| 75th percentile | $56,846 | $49,920 |
| 90th percentile | $64,185 | $61,060 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $37,035 |
| 25th | $39,323 |
| 50th (median) | $44,298 |
| 75th | $56,846 |
| 90th | $64,185 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 3 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | $44,694 | $40,600 | $46,100 | 12 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2024 | $44,500 | $43,500 | $49,828 | 16 |
| FY2025 | $44,000 | $42,796 | $60,950 | 16 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 8 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Residential Advisor make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Residential Advisor jobs is $44,298 (24 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $39,323 and $56,846.
Do H-1B Residential Advisors earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($44,298) is 5% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($42,240, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.