SOC 39-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Residential Advisors — Central Missouri
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Residential Advisors in Central Missouri, MO is $44,570 per year, close to the national median of $42,240 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Residential Advisors in Central Missouri, MO is $44,570 per year, close to the national median of $42,240 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $29,740 and $44,570. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,600 and the ninetieth at $54,280.
Employment stands at 120, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Springfield records the highest median at $52,730. Of the 371 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 229th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | −32.3% |
| 25th | $29,740 | −29.6% |
| Median (50th) | $44,570 | +5.5% |
| 75th | $44,570 | +5.5% |
| 90th | $54,280 | +28.5% |
| Mean | $41,100 | −2.7% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $52,730 | 160 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $49,630 | 60 | |
| 3 | Jefferson City | $37,980 | 60 | |
| 4 | St. Louis | $36,450 | 620 | |
| 5 | Kansas City | $35,360 | 300 | |
| 6 | Joplin | $28,960 | 30 | |
| 7 | Cape Girardeau | $28,600 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $44,570 goes as far as $49,086 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,086US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,570 a year, 5.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,600 to $54,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $52,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Residential Advisors in Central Missouri, MO?
The median annual wage is $44,570, or $21.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,240, so pay in Central Missouri, MO is 5.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Central Missouri, MO earns more than $54,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,600 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Springfield, at $52,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Central Missouri, MO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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