Residential Advisors Salary in New Jersey (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from BLS OES · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25

BLS OES May 2025 · SOC 39-9041
$43,880
New Jersey median
$48,560
New Jersey mean
$42,240
US national median
+3.9%
vs national

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Overview

The median wage for residential advisors in New Jersey is $43,880 per year (gross, before tax) — 3.9% above the US national median of $42,240 for this occupation. Figures are from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 2,000 people work in this occupation in New Jersey. Negotiating an offer in New Jersey? A good salary negotiation guide helps you make the case for the upper percentiles.

New Jersey Salary Percentiles

PercentileAnnual (gross)Notes
10th$36,550Entry level / lowest decile
25th$39,070Early career
50th (median)$43,880Typical pay
75th$56,330Experienced
90th$77,100Senior / highest decile

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How New Jersey Compares

StateMedian salaryvs national
New Hampshire $49,010 +16.0%
Minnesota $48,770 +15.5%
Washington $48,640 +15.2%
North Dakota $48,590 +15.0%
New York $48,380 +14.5%
Massachusetts $48,190 +14.1%
Montana $47,230 +11.8%
Oregon $47,160 +11.6%
Maryland $46,950 +11.2%
California $46,650 +10.4%
New Jersey $43,880 +3.9%

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Salary data is sourced from BLS OES May 2025. Figures represent gross pay before tax across the whole occupation in this state and will differ from individual job offers. Reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a residential advisors in New Jersey?

The median salary in New Jersey is $43,880 per year (gross, before tax), based on BLS OES May 2025 data. The mean is $48,560.

How does New Jersey pay compare to the US national average?

New Jersey is 3.9% above the US national median of $42,240 for this occupation.

Which US state pays residential advisors the most?

New Hampshire has the highest median pay for this occupation at $49,010 per year. See the state comparison table above for more.

Data: BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-10-25