SOC 39-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Residential Advisors — Tampa
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Residential Advisors in Tampa, FL is $44,810 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 Tampa, FL is $44,810 per year, close to the national median of $42,240 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $35,850 and $48,830. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,810 and the ninetieth at $60,660.
Employment stands at 160, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $52,420. Of the 629 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 455th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,810 | −31.8% |
| 25th | $35,850 | −15.1% |
| Median (50th) | $44,810 | +6.1% |
| 75th | $48,830 | +15.6% |
| 90th | $60,660 | +43.6% |
| Mean | $43,950 | +4.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $52,420 | 30 | |
| 2 | Gainesville | $43,870 | 30 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $43,620 | 50 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $42,070 | 120 | |
| 5 | Miami | $41,540 | 490 | |
| 6 | Port St. Lucie | $41,320 | 50 | |
| 7 | Palm Bay | $40,600 | 60 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $40,210 | 130 | |
| 9 | North Port | $38,390 | 120 | |
| 10 | Deltona | $37,770 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tampa run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $44,810 buys what $43,337 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,337US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,810 a year, 6.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,810 to $60,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $52,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Residential Advisors in Tampa, FL?
The median annual wage is $44,810, or $21.54 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 Tampa, FL is 6.1% 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 Tampa, FL earns more than $60,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,810 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 Naples, at $52,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Tampa, FL. 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.
Explore related data