Residential Advisors
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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BLS projects U.S. employment for Residential Advisors to increase by 3.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 94,100 to 97,400 jobs. Its estimate of 16,500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($42,240), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
94,100
Projected employment (2034)
97,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
16,500
Pay & Preparation
$42,240
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Social Perceptiveness (4/5) • Active Listening (3.88/5) • Coordination (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.75/5) • Monitoring (3.75/5) • Negotiation (3.62/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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