Question 1

How long does it take to become a Resident Assistant?

Accepted Answer

It takes one year or less to become a resident assistant. That is the time it takes to learn specific resident assistant skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education. If you include the normal education requirements to complete a college degree, then it takes 4 to 6 years years to become a resident assistant.

Question 2

What is a good starting salary for a Resident Assistant?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a resident assistant is $22,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a resident assistant in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for resident assistants is $28,046, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a resident assistant can vary by state.

Question 3

Can a resident assistant make 100k?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot make $100,000 per year as a resident assistant. It is highly unlikely to earn over $100k because the average annual salary for a resident assistant is $28,046. Even resident assistants in higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $34,000 per year.

Question 4

What percentage of Resident Assistants are female?

Accepted Answer

66.7% of resident assistants are female in the United States. This is -1.7 percentage points lower than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female resident assistants has increased by 2.5 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 40,556 female resident assistants in the U.S. and 20,249 male resident assistants in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 60,805 people with the specific job title of resident assistant and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

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What percentage of Resident Assistants are female?