Residential Advisors Salary in Tennessee
Residential Advisors in Tennessee earn a median of $34,700 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($42,240)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,360
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,930; the top 10% earn over $49,830. Nationally the range is $29,870 to $61,060.
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Residential Advisors pay in Tennessee
How much do residential advisors make in Tennessee?
The median is $34,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,930 and the top 10% earn over $49,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for residential advisors?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−18% vs. the national median of $42,240). Living costs are not included.