Best cities for a resident aide

The best cities for resident aides are Cleveland, OH, Toledo, OH, and Columbus, OH, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for resident aides vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for resident aides in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a resident aide or considering a move, this list of the best cities for resident aides to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for resident aides. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a resident aide. While the absolute best city for resident aides is Cleveland, OH, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for resident aides in 2025

1. Cleveland, OH

Total resident aide jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$23,191
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$18,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$29,000
Location quotient:	0.00

2. Toledo, OH

Total resident aide jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$23,144
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$18,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$29,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Columbus, OH

Total resident aide jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$22,965
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$18,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$28,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. Nashville, TN

Total resident aide jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$22,745
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$18,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$28,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Madison, WI

Total resident aide jobs:	2
Average annual salary:	$23,510
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$18,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$29,000
Location quotient:	1.23

6. Memphis, TN

Total resident aide jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$22,731
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$18,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$28,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. Cincinnati, OH

Total resident aide jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$22,877
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$18,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$28,000
Location quotient:	0.00

8. Milwaukee, WI

Total resident aide jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$23,556
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$18,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$29,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. Wichita, KS

Total resident aide jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$23,487
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$18,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$29,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. Fort Wayne, IN

Total resident aide jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$22,517
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$17,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$28,000
Location quotient:	0.00

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Best cities for resident aides

Cleveland, OH
Toledo, OH
Columbus, OH
Nashville, TN
Madison, WI
Memphis, TN
Cincinnati, OH
Milwaukee, WI
Wichita, KS
Fort Wayne, IN

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Detailed list of the best cities for a resident aide

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Cleveland, OH	$23,191	$18,000	385,809	-
2	Toledo, OH	$23,144	$18,000	278,508	-
3	Columbus, OH	$22,965	$18,000	860,090	-
4	Nashville, TN	$22,745	$18,000	660,388	-
5	Madison, WI	$23,510	$18,000	252,551	2
6	Memphis, TN	$22,731	$18,000	652,717	-
7	Cincinnati, OH	$22,877	$18,000	298,800	-
8	Milwaukee, WI	$23,556	$18,000	595,047	-
9	Wichita, KS	$23,487	$18,000	389,902	-
10	Fort Wayne, IN	$22,517	$17,000	264,488	-
11	Indianapolis, IN	$22,389	$17,000	855,164	-
12	Tulsa, OK	$23,354	$18,000	403,090	-
13	Oklahoma City, OK	$23,348	$18,000	638,367	-
14	Pittsburgh, PA	$24,534	$19,000	303,625	4
15	Reno, NV	$23,093	$17,000	245,255	-
16	Louisville, KY	$22,819	$18,000	597,337	-
17	Las Vegas, NV	$22,990	$17,000	632,912	-
18	Lexington, KY	$22,817	$18,000	318,449	-
19	Henderson, NV	$22,979	$17,000	292,969	-
20	Philadelphia, PA	$24,910	$19,000	1,567,872	-
21	North Las Vegas, NV	$22,974	$17,000	238,702	-
22	Minneapolis, MN	$25,830	$20,000	413,651	2
23	Detroit, MI	$24,195	$19,000	672,795	-
24	Boston, MA	$30,175	$25,000	673,184	-
25	Saint Paul, MN	$25,835	$20,000	302,398	-
26	New Orleans, LA	$23,265	$18,000	391,495	-
27	Winston-Salem, NC	$22,731	$18,000	242,203	-
28	Brookhaven, NY	$28,168	$22,000	486,040	-
29	Greensboro, NC	$22,730	$18,000	287,027	-
30	El Paso, TX	$21,963	$17,000	683,080	-
31	Albuquerque, NM	$21,879	$17,000	559,277	-
32	Durham, NC	$22,726	$18,000	263,016	-
33	Lubbock, TX	$21,882	$17,000	252,506	-
34	Raleigh, NC	$22,717	$18,000	458,880	-
35	Plano, TX	$21,805	$17,000	286,057	-
36	Fort Worth, TX	$21,803	$17,000	854,113	-
37	Islip, NY	$28,001	$22,000	335,543	-
38	Irving, TX	$21,802	$17,000	238,289	-
39	Oyster Bay, NY	$27,973	$22,000	293,214	-
40	Garland, TX	$21,801	$17,000	234,943	-
41	Charlotte, NC	$22,697	$18,000	842,051	-
42	Arlington, TX	$21,800	$17,000	392,772	-
43	Buffalo, NY	$27,849	$22,000	256,902	-
44	New York, NY	$27,774	$22,000	8,537,673	13
45	Seattle, WA	$26,601	$20,000	704,352	-
46	Dallas, TX	$21,799	$17,000	1,317,929	-
47	Corpus Christi, TX	$21,734	$17,000	325,733	2
48	Hempstead, NY	$27,836	$22,000	759,757	-
49	Kansas City, MO	$22,854	$18,000	481,420	-
50	Austin, TX	$21,764	$17,000	947,890	-

Highest paying cities for resident aides

Rank	City	Avg. resident aide salary
1	Schenectady, NY	$29,570
2	Grants Pass, OR	$25,893
3	Minneapolis, MN	$25,830
4	Northbrook, IL	$24,896
5	Sioux Falls, SD	$24,533
6	Port Huron, MI	$24,398
7	Los Angeles, CA	$23,043
8	Marshalltown, IA	$22,968
9	Troy, OH	$22,952
10	New Bern, NC	$22,690
11	Bradenton, FL	$22,562
12	Denton, TX	$21,814