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Residential case manager salary

Average residential case manager salary

$39,297

$18.89 hourly rate

Entry-level residential case manager salary
$32,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Residential Case Manager Salary Overview

The role of a Residential Case Manager is crucial in supporting individuals facing various challenges. As of October 2025, the average salary is approximately $39,297 per year. Factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and specific job duties play significant roles in determining salary ranges. For instance, experienced professionals in urban areas often see higher compensation than those in rural settings.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions typically start around $30,000, while those with several years of experience can earn upwards of $50,000. This illustrates the importance of gaining experience and pursuing professional development opportunities in this field.

Geographic Salary Variations

Salaries can differ significantly by state. For example, states like California and New York offer some of the highest salaries for Residential Case Managers, reflecting the cost of living and demand for services. Potential job seekers should explore these geographic disparities when considering their career paths.

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Where can a Residential Case Manager earn more?

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Care New England Health System$41,832
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Residential case manager salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level residential case manager$27,300$13.11
Mid-level residential case manager$38,700$18.61
Senior-level residential case manager$44,400$21.36

Residential case manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a residential case manager typically falls between $39,297 and $71,348.
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$50,691yearly
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Average residential case manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for residential case managers are California, Nevada, and New Mexico. The lowest average residential case manager salary states are Missouri, West Virginia, and Georgia.

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Highest paying states for residential case managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1California$51,722$24.87
2New Mexico$46,542$22.38
3Nevada$47,364$22.77
4New York$45,487$21.87
5Massachusetts$43,414$20.87
6District of Columbia$51,194$24.61
7Connecticut$43,314$20.82
8Texas$41,884$20.14
9Maine$41,089$19.75
10Arizona$42,017$20.20
11New Hampshire$44,074$21.19
12Washington$42,636$20.50
13Mississippi$39,546$19.01
14Michigan$39,260$18.88
15Wisconsin$41,391$19.90
16Arkansas$40,420$19.43
17New Jersey$42,303$20.34
18North Dakota$43,771$21.04
19Alaska$39,138$18.82
20Kansas$39,561$19.02
21Idaho$38,383$18.45
22Pennsylvania$36,795$17.69
23Virginia$39,644$19.06
24Maryland$41,047$19.73
25Iowa$38,895$18.70
26South Carolina$36,411$17.51
27Illinois$39,709$19.09
28Oregon$41,182$19.80
29Florida$35,997$17.31
30Colorado$40,105$19.28
31Hawaii$42,471$20.42
32Ohio$35,461$17.05
33Kentucky$34,733$16.70
34Delaware$38,659$18.59
35Rhode Island$33,807$16.25
36Wyoming$36,079$17.35
37North Carolina$35,356$17.00
38Tennessee$33,474$16.09
39Louisiana$34,269$16.48
40Vermont$36,377$17.49
41Minnesota$34,911$16.78
42Alabama$33,785$16.24
43Oklahoma$33,022$15.88
44South Dakota$32,107$15.44
45Indiana$31,982$15.38
46West Virginia$32,575$15.66
47Missouri$33,022$15.88
48Montana$33,456$16.08
49Nebraska$33,501$16.11
50Georgia$32,421$15.59
51Utah$30,705$14.76

Highest paying cities for residential case managers

The highest-paying cities for residential case managers are San Luis Obispo, CA, Albany, NY, and Worcester, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Luis Obispo, CA$51,997$25.00
2Albany, NY$45,798$22.02
3Worcester, MA$43,456$20.89
4New London, CT$43,367$20.85
5Seattle, WA$42,814$20.58
6Dallas, TX$41,312$19.86
7Portland, OR$41,145$19.78
8Parker, CO$40,084$19.27
9Richmond, VA$39,520$19.00
10Redford, MI$39,287$18.89
11Anchorage, AK$39,195$18.84
12Philadelphia, PA$36,965$17.77
13Miami, FL$36,425$17.51
14Asheville, NC$35,220$16.93
15Providence, RI$33,778$16.24
16Saint Louis, MO$33,028$15.88
17Columbus, GA$32,579$15.66
18Indianapolis, IN$31,860$15.32

Residential case manager salary details

A residential case manager's salary ranges from $32,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $47,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a residential case manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$47,000$3,917$23
75th Percentile$43,000$3,583$21
Average$39,297$3,275$19
25th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17
10th Percentile$32,000$2,667$15

Highest paying residential case manager jobs

The highest paying types of residential case managers are assistant program manager, clinical case manager, and social work case manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Case Manager For Children$35,613$2,968$17.1277,002
Case Manager Lead$41,072$3,423$19.7577,848
Counselor/Case Manager$39,562$3,297$19.0288,285
Residential Supervisor$39,327$3,277$18.918,846
Social Services Case Manager$31,854$2,655$15.31148,868
Foster Care Case Manager$39,279$3,273$18.88134,853

Which companies pay residential case managers the most?

Residential case manager salaries at Care New England Health System and Telecare are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average residential case manager salary at companies like CitySquare and Community Care Alliance are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Residential Case Manager salary by industry

The average residential case manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average residential case manager salary in the professional industry is $39,924, the highest of any industry.
  • The average residential case manager salary in the finance industry is $39,239.
  • Residential case managers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $38,260, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for residential case managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Professional$39,924$19.19
2Non Profits$39,239$18.86
3Health Care$38,985$18.74
4Government$38,967$18.73
5Retail$38,260$18.39

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Residential case manager salary trends

The average residential case manager salary has risen by $7,890 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average residential case manager earned $31,407 annually, but today, they earn $39,297 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for residential case managers over the last decade.

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Average residential case manager salary over time

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Residential case manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$39,300$18.89+2.5%
2024$38,300$18.42+3.7%
2023$36,900$17.73+1.9%
2022$36,200$17.40+4.0%
2021$34,800$16.71+3.1%

Recently added residential case manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Key Program, Inc.Residential CaseworkerProvidence, RI06/29/2025$45,914
Key Program, Inc.Residential Caseworker, FallFall River, MA06/29/2025$50,088
Postgraduate Center for Mental HealResidential Case ManagerNew York, NY06/28/2025$59,041
Community SolutionsCase Manager, Adult ResidentialHartford, CT06/26/2025$46,123
Four Corners Community Behavioral HealthResidential Case Manager, Grave ShiftMoab, UT06/22/2025$42,450
Crossnore Communities for ChildrenResidential Case Manager SupervisorToone, TN06/21/2025$50,000
Crossnore School & Children's HomeResidential Case Manager SupervisorCrossnore, NC06/20/2025$50,000
Crossnore Communities for ChildrenResidential Case Manager SupervisorBoone, NC06/20/2025$50,000
Houston Area Womens CenterBilingual Residential Case ManagerHouston, TX06/15/2025$45,142
Burlington Um Family ServicesResidential Case ManagerBeckley, WV06/13/2025$38,808

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