Residential Advisors
SOC Code: 39-9041 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May assist residents with problem solving or refer them to counseling resources.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Residential Advisors. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $28,538 | $45,594 | $62,670 | $79,726 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $45,323 | $52,395 | $59,446 | $66,518 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $26,790 | $39,998 | $53,206 | $66,414 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $26,645 | $39,874 | $53,102 | $66,331 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,357 | $46,114 | $54,891 | $63,648 |
| Lafayette, LA | $26,645 | $38,938 | $51,230 | $63,523 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,347 | $49,941 | $56,514 | $63,107 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $26,770 | $38,501 | $50,253 | $61,984 |
| Napa, CA | $42,016 | $48,131 | $54,267 | $60,382 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $37,627 | $45,178 | $52,749 | $60,299 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | 7 | $43,086 |
| SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, INC. | 5 | $40,319 |
| University of Louisville | 3 | $41,600 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE | 2 | $45,000 |
| ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY | 2 | $63,375 |
| Kent State University | 2 | $48,500 |
| ODESSA JUNIOR COLLEGE | 2 | $35,807 |
| Old Dominion University | 2 | $56,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | 2 | $49,650 |
| The Ohio State University | 2 | $51,229 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | $36,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | $36,500 |
| 2022 | 5 | $43,656 |
| 2023 | 4 | $41,884 |
| 2024 | 16 | $47,302 |
| 2025 | 16 | $64,172 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Coordination | 3.8 | |
| Time Management | 3.6 | |
| Negotiation | 3.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.6 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.6 | |
| Persuasion | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.5 |
| Administration and Management | 4.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 4.0 |
| Education and Training | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.7 |
| Administrative | 3.5 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-secondary certificate | 50.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 31.3% |
| Less than high school | 7.3% |
| Post-first professional | 6.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.4% |
| High school diploma | 1.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Enforce rules and regulations to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of dormitory programs.
- Provide emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary.
- Mediate interpersonal problems between residents.
- Administer, coordinate, or recommend disciplinary and corrective actions.
- Communicate with other staff to resolve problems with individual students.
- Counsel students in the handling of issues such as family, financial, and educational problems.
- Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.
- Observe students to detect and report unusual behavior.
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