Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Residential Advisor Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $39,500 This is the median salary for this occupation. Residential Advisors coordinate activities, order supplies, determine maintenance needs, and potentially conduct other administrative tasks in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Residential Advisor Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 36 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 36 openings per year are projected for Residential Advisor. +14.5% Employment Change Employment for Residential Advisor is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.5% between 2025 and 2030. $18.98 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $18.98/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.86, while experienced workers are paid $21.14. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 158 Residential Advisor in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 181. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Residential Advisor are Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Individual and Family Services, and Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Residential Advisor include Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management, and Public Safety and Security. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Residential Advisor is HS diploma or less. 49% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
