Residential Advisors Salary in Florida
Residential Advisors in Florida make a median of $37,660 a year, or about $18.11 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $56K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $38K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level residential advisors (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $56K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.
Residential Advisors salary by metro in Florida
13 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $47K | +24% | 50 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $39K | +4% | N/A |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $39K | +3% | 210 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $38K | +2% | 680 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $38K | +0% | 40 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $37K | -1% | 250 |
| Jacksonville | $37K | -2% | 220 |
| Port St. Lucie | $37K | -3% | 60 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $36K | -4% | 120 |
| Tallahassee | $36K | -4% | 120 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $36K | -5% | 40 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $34K | -9% | 50 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $33K | -12% | 70 |
Showing 1–10 of 13 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do residential advisors make in Florida?
The median is $37,660 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,870, and experienced residential advisors can clear $56,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,692/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 61.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a residential advisors salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median residential advisors salary is worth about $38,202 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do residential advisors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.