Residential Advisors Salary in New Jersey
Residential Advisors in New Jersey earn a median of $43,880 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($42,240)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,550; the top 10% earn over $77,100. Nationally the range is $29,870 to $61,060.
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Residential Advisors pay in New Jersey
How much do residential advisors make in New Jersey?
The median is $43,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,550 and the top 10% earn over $77,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for residential advisors?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $42,240). Living costs are not included.