Residential Advisors vs. Childcare Workers: Who Earns More?
Residential Advisors out-earn Childcare Workers by $7K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Residential Advisors land at $42,240 and Childcare Workers at $34,980. The education gap is real: residential advisor programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while childcare worker programs require high school diploma or equivalent. Top-paying state for Residential Advisors is New Hampshire ($49,010); for Childcare Workers it's District of Columbia ($47,340).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Residential Advisors median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Residential Advisors or Childcare Workers?
Residential Advisors earn more nationally. The median is $42,240 for Residential Advisors versus $34,980 for Childcare Workers, a difference of $7K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Residential Advisors or Childcare Workers?
Residential Advisors has the better 10-year outlook at 3.8% projected growth, compared to -2.9% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Residential Advisors or Childcare Workers?
Residential Advisors typically requires high school diploma or equivalent. Childcare Workers requires high school diploma or equivalent. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Residential Advisors get paid the most?
New Hampshire is the top-paying state for Residential Advisors at $49,010/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Residential Advisors vs. Childcare Workers pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In New Hampshire, Residential Advisors earn $49,010 vs. $37,080 for Childcare Workers. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.