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SOC 39-9041·Personal Care & Service
Residential Advisors
Median wage
$45,681
10-yr outlook
+24.7%by 2032
Openings / year
1,296
Workers in NY
4,930
How pay grows with experience
Residential Advisors — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $37,253 |
| Median (typical) | $45,681 |
| Experienced | $52,162 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Residential Advisors — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $48,111 |
| New York City | $47,489 |
| Southern Tier | $47,430 |
| Hudson Valley | $46,044 |
| Capital Region | $44,091 |
| Mohawk Valley | $42,983 |
| Finger Lakes | $41,198 |
| North Country | $40,173 |
| Western New York | $39,631 |
| Central New York | $39,534 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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