Residential Advisors Salary

Salary data across 60 metro areas in the US & CanadaUSD & CAD

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Avg Median Salary

$35,600

Highest Paying City

San Jose

$50,000

Cities Tracked

60

What Do Residential Advisors Do?

Residential Advisors deliver personalized services that improve clients' physical appearance, wellness, or daily lives. They build strong client relationships and take pride in the quality of care they provide.

Work settings include salons, spas, fitness centers, private homes, and entertainment venues. Many work evenings and weekends to accommodate client schedules. Some roles are physically demanding.

Key Skills for Residential Advisors

Physical StaminaCreativityTime ManagementAttention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsSales Ability

Education Requirements

High school diploma; postsecondary training or state license for some roles

Requirements vary widely. Cosmetologists and barbers need state licensure, which typically requires completing an approved training program. Fitness trainers benefit from professional certifications. Childcare workers may need CPR certification.

Career Outlook

Employment is expected to grow about as fast as average, with demand for personal care services driven by population growth and consumer spending on health and wellness.

How to Increase Your Residential Advisors Salary

  • 1.Obtain required state licenses and professional certifications
  • 2.Build a loyal client base through excellent service and word-of-mouth referrals
  • 3.Develop skills in high-demand specialties within your field
  • 4.Consider opening your own business or working as an independent contractor
  • 5.Stay current with trends and new techniques in your specialty

Residential Advisors Salary by City

CityMedianAverageRange (10th-90th)Currency
San Jose, CA
$50,000
$51,000$32,000 - $63,000USDApply
San Francisco, CA
$48,000
$50,000$31,000 - $61,000USDApply
Seattle, WA
$46,000
$47,000$30,000 - $58,000USDApply
Washington DC, DC
$45,000
$46,000$31,000 - $55,000USDApply
New York, NY
$43,000
$47,000$30,000 - $53,000USDApply
Boston, MA
$43,000
$45,000$30,000 - $53,000USDApply
San Diego, CA
$42,000
$45,000$29,000 - $51,000USDApply
Los Angeles, CA
$41,000
$42,000$29,000 - $50,000USDApply
Denver, CO
$41,000
$43,000$29,000 - $50,000USDApply
Sacramento, CA
$40,000
$41,000$28,000 - $49,000USDApply
Honolulu, HI
$40,000
$44,000$28,000 - $49,000USDApply
Anchorage, AK
$40,000
$44,000$28,000 - $49,000USDApply
Philadelphia, PA
$39,000
$43,000$27,000 - $48,000USDApply
Portland, OR
$39,000
$40,000$27,000 - $48,000USDApply
Baltimore, MD
$39,000
$43,000$27,000 - $48,000USDApply
Minneapolis, MN
$38,000
$41,000$27,000 - $47,000USDApply
Austin, TX
$38,000
$41,000$27,000 - $47,000USDApply
Chicago, IL
$37,000
$41,000$26,000 - $45,000USDApply
Dallas, TX
$37,000
$40,000$26,000 - $45,000USDApply
Hartford, CT
$37,000
$41,000$26,000 - $45,000USDApply
Raleigh, NC
$36,000
$37,000$25,000 - $44,000USDApply
Salt Lake City, UT
$36,000
$40,000$25,000 - $44,000USDApply
Columbus, OH
$36,000
$40,000$25,000 - $44,000USDApply
Houston, TX
$35,000
$37,000$24,000 - $43,000USDApply
Atlanta, GA
$35,000
$36,000$24,000 - $43,000USDApply
Phoenix, AZ
$35,000
$38,000$24,000 - $43,000USDApply
Detroit, MI
$35,000
$37,000$24,000 - $43,000USDApply
Nashville, TN
$35,000
$39,000$24,000 - $43,000USDApply
Las Vegas, NV
$35,000
$39,000$24,000 - $43,000USDApply
Richmond, VA
$35,000
$36,000$24,000 - $43,000USDApply
Charlotte, NC
$34,000
$37,000$24,000 - $42,000USDApply
San Antonio, TX
$34,000
$35,000$24,000 - $42,000USDApply
Indianapolis, IN
$34,000
$36,000$24,000 - $42,000USDApply
Pittsburgh, PA
$34,000
$37,000$24,000 - $42,000USDApply
Kansas City, MO
$34,000
$38,000$24,000 - $42,000USDApply
Cleveland, OH
$34,000
$38,000$24,000 - $42,000USDApply
Cincinnati, OH
$34,000
$37,000$24,000 - $42,000USDApply
Milwaukee, WI
$34,000
$36,000$24,000 - $42,000USDApply
Jacksonville, FL
$34,000
$35,000$24,000 - $42,000USDApply
Louisville, KY
$34,000
$37,000$24,000 - $42,000USDApply
Toronto, ON
$34,000
$36,000$24,000 - $42,000CADApply
Miami, FL
$33,000
$37,000$23,000 - $40,000USDApply
Orlando, FL
$33,000
$36,000$23,000 - $40,000USDApply
St. Louis, MO
$33,000
$35,000$23,000 - $40,000USDApply
Oklahoma City, OK
$33,000
$34,000$23,000 - $40,000USDApply
New Orleans, LA
$33,000
$36,000$23,000 - $40,000USDApply
Buffalo, NY
$33,000
$35,000$23,000 - $40,000USDApply
Vancouver, BC
$33,000
$36,000$23,000 - $40,000CADApply
Tampa, FL
$32,000
$34,000$22,000 - $39,000USDApply
Birmingham, AL
$32,000
$33,000$22,000 - $39,000USDApply
Tucson, AZ
$32,000
$35,000$22,000 - $39,000USDApply
Calgary, AB
$32,000
$33,000$22,000 - $39,000CADApply
Memphis, TN
$31,000
$34,000$22,000 - $38,000USDApply
Ottawa, ON
$30,000
$33,000$21,000 - $37,000CADApply
Montreal, QC
$29,000
$32,000$20,000 - $36,000CADApply
Edmonton, AB
$29,000
$31,000$20,000 - $36,000CADApply
Hamilton, ON
$28,000
$29,000$20,000 - $34,000CADApply
Winnipeg, MB
$27,000
$29,000$19,000 - $33,000CADApply
Halifax, NS
$27,000
$30,000$19,000 - $33,000CADApply
Quebec City, QC
$26,000
$29,000$18,000 - $32,000CADApply