Resident advisor demographics and statistics in the US
Resident advisor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates resident advisor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our resident advisor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about resident advisors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 57,238 resident advisors currently employed in the United States.
- 54.7% of all resident advisors are women, while 45.3% are men.
- The average resident advisor age is 25 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of resident advisors is White (55.0%), followed by Black or African American (15.3%), Hispanic or Latino (15.0%) and Asian (7.6%).
- Resident advisors are most in-demand in Philadelphia, PA.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for resident advisors.
- Santa Barbara, CA pays an annual average wage of $31,381, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women resident advisors earned 101% of what men earned.
- 13% of all resident advisors are LGBT.
- Utah is the best state for resident advisors to live.
- Resident advisors are 84% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Resident advisor demographics by:
Resident advisor gender statistics
54.7% of resident advisors are women and 45.3% of resident advisors are men.
- Female, 54.7%
- Male, 45.3%
Resident advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% |
| Male | 45.3% |
Resident advisor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,857
Female income
$27,213
Resident advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in resident advisor positions over time. Currently, 54.7% of resident advisors are female.
Resident advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.26% | 58.74% |
| 2011 | 42.63% | 57.37% |
| 2012 | 44.40% | 55.60% |
| 2013 | 44.32% | 55.68% |
| 2014 | 47.21% | 52.79% |
| 2015 | 48.17% | 51.83% |
| 2016 | 47.40% | 52.60% |
| 2017 | 39.94% | 60.06% |
| 2018 | 36.03% | 63.97% |
| 2019 | 43.37% | 56.63% |
| 2020 | 51.60% | 48.40% |
| 2021 | 45.33% | 54.67% |
Resident advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared resident advisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Resident Advisor | 45% | 55% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Resident advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among resident advisors is White, which makes up 55.0% of all resident advisors. Comparatively, 15.3% of resident advisors are Black or African American and 15.0% of resident advisors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.0%
- Black or African American, 15.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Resident advisor race
| Resident advisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Resident advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how resident advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Resident advisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.57% | 16.61% | 5.62% | 9.81% |
| 2011 | 62.30% | 14.21% | 7.56% | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 62.30% | 11.94% | 5.69% | 14.64% |
| 2013 | 61.46% | 13.88% | 6.85% | 12.66% |
| 2014 | 61.16% | 13.78% | 6.45% | 14.66% |
| 2015 | 60.82% | 11.55% | 7.40% | 14.72% |
| 2016 | 60.68% | 11.83% | 8.49% | 12.90% |
| 2017 | 61.97% | 10.30% | 7.44% | 15.36% |
| 2018 | 63.20% | 10.13% | 7.27% | 15.27% |
| 2019 | 57.91% | 12.59% | 9.00% | 15.07% |
| 2020 | 58.96% | 10.49% | 8.49% | 15.15% |
| 2021 | 55.01% | 15.33% | 7.61% | 15.04% |
Resident advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino resident advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian resident advisors have the lowest average salary at $25,799.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,025 |
| White | $27,542 |
| Black or African American | $26,587 |
| Asian | $25,799 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,419 |
Average resident advisor age
See how the average age of resident advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Resident advisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 22 | |
| White | 21 | 21.5 |
| Black or African American | 21 | 21 |
| Asian | 23 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 24 |
Resident advisor age breakdown
The average age of resident advisors is 20-30 years years old, representing 67% of the resident advisor population.
Resident advisor age breakdown
| Resident Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 12% |
| 30-40 years | 7% |
| 20-30 years | 67% |
Resident advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for resident advisors is bachelor's degree, with 74% of resident advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Resident advisors by degree level
| Resident advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Resident advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, resident advisors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $27,534 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, resident advisors earn a median annual income of $27,148 compared to $23,946 for resident advisors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $23,946 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,148 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,534 |
Resident advisor employment statistics
Most resident advisors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where resident advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where resident advisors work.
Resident advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Resident advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the resident advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most resident advisors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Resident advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 84% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 10% |
| Government | 3% |
Resident advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for resident advisors are education, health care and non profits.
Resident advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Resident advisor turnover and employment statistics
Resident advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for resident advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Resident advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Resident advisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.99% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 4.10% |
| 2013 | 5.04% |
| 2014 | 2.37% |
| 2015 | 2.39% |
| 2016 | 1.91% |
| 2017 | 2.27% |
| 2018 | 1.34% |
| 2019 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 2.81% |
| 2021 | 2.99% |
Average resident advisor tenure
The average resident advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 17,173 resident advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Resident advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 46% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Resident advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of resident advisors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Worker | 4.43% | 90,336 |
| Body Piercer | 5.80% | 5,358 |
| Elderly Companion | 6.73% | 59,149 |
| Summer Assistant | 8.12% | 12,693 |
| Resident Advisor | 12.72% | - |
| Fitness Coach | 13.13% | 22,156 |
Similar resident advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Worker | 4.43% | 90,336 |
| Body Piercer | 5.80% | 5,358 |
| Elderly Companion | 6.73% | 59,149 |
| Summer Assistant | 8.12% | 12,693 |
| Fitness Coach | 13.13% | 22,156 |
Foreign languages spoken by resident advisors
The most common foreign language among resident advisors is Spanish at 52.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 52.2%
- French, 12.0%
- Mandarin, 4.5%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- German, 4.1%
- Other, 22.9%
Resident advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.2% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Mandarin | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| German | 4.1% |
| Other | 22.9% |
