Residential Advisors Salary in Iowa
Residential Advisors in Iowa earn a median of $36,850 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($42,240)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,090; the top 10% earn over $49,780. Nationally the range is $29,870 to $61,060.
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Residential Advisors pay in Iowa
How much do residential advisors make in Iowa?
The median is $36,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,090 and the top 10% earn over $49,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for residential advisors?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $42,240). Living costs are not included.