SOC 39-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Residential Advisors — Kentucky
Kentucky · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay in Kentucky is $30,260 a year, 28.4% under the national median of $42,240 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Kentucky is $30,260 a year, 28.4% under the national median of $42,240 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $19,600 and $40,260. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $19,600 and the ninetieth at $46,740.
The area has 1,580 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.45 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Kentucky ranks 50th by median wage. Lexington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $41,600. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 672nd of 699 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,600 | −53.6% |
| 25th | $19,600 | −53.6% |
| Median (50th) | $30,260 | −28.4% |
| 75th | $40,260 | −4.7% |
| 90th | $46,740 | +10.7% |
| Mean | $31,560 | −25.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $41,600 | 150 | |
| 2 | Bowling Green | $32,650 | 80 | |
| 3 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $25,310 | 910 | |
| 4 | Owensboro | $18,370 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $30,260 goes as far as $33,548 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,548US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,260 a year, 28.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $19,600 to $46,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,580 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 50th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington, at $41,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Residential Advisors in Kentucky?
The median annual wage is $30,260, or $14.55 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 Kentucky is 28.4% lower. 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 Kentucky earns more than $46,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $19,600 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 Lexington, at $41,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,580 jobs in this occupation in Kentucky. 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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