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Residential program manager salary

Average residential program manager salary

$45,207

$21.73 hourly rate

Entry-level residential program manager salary
$31,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Salary of a Residential Program Manager

The average salary for a Residential Program Manager is $45,207 annually, translating to about $22 per hour. This role is vital in managing residential facilities, ensuring quality care for residents. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, years of experience, and the specific type of facility.

Salary by State

For instance, states like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Additionally, those with years of experience may command higher pay, reflecting their expertise and leadership skills.

Job Opportunities

As the need for residential services grows, opportunities for Residential Program Managers are on the rise. Career paths may lead to higher-level administrative roles or specialized positions within larger organizations. Job seekers should consider these factors when evaluating their potential earnings and career growth.

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Where can a Residential Program Manager earn more?

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Columbus, OH$57,224
Round Rock, TX$35,830
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New York State Restaurant Association$60,421
Arc of Onondaga$40,683

Residential program manager salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level residential program manager$39,600$19.05
Mid-level residential program manager$42,400$20.41
Senior-level residential program manager$51,000$24.52

Residential program manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Payscale, the average salary for a residential program manager typically falls between $39,868 and $69,427.
zippia
$45,207yearly
glassdoor[1]
$69,427yearly
Salary.com[2]
$46,125yearly
payscale[3]
$39,868yearly

Average residential program manager salary by state

The average residential program manager salary in New Jersey, California, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average residential program manager salary states are South Carolina, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for residential program managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$54,085$26.00
2New Jersey$57,350$27.57
3Rhode Island$49,227$23.67
4California$54,387$26.15
5Virginia$51,841$24.92
6Utah$48,854$23.49
7Arizona$50,777$24.41
8Oregon$48,506$23.32
9District of Columbia$51,829$24.92
10Wyoming$45,382$21.82
11Michigan$52,670$25.32
12Washington$46,342$22.28
13Illinois$48,375$23.26
14West Virginia$45,976$22.10
15Idaho$42,696$20.53
16Pennsylvania$43,238$20.79
17Connecticut$42,295$20.33
18Maryland$45,279$21.77
19Delaware$42,118$20.25
20Massachusetts$42,883$20.62
21Kentucky$42,648$20.50
22New Hampshire$40,017$19.24
23Montana$38,997$18.75
24Indiana$42,596$20.48
25Colorado$40,461$19.45
26Ohio$40,986$19.70
27Hawaii$42,181$20.28
28Nebraska$38,445$18.48
29North Dakota$38,503$18.51
30Tennessee$39,959$19.21
31Vermont$41,941$20.16
32Minnesota$38,429$18.48
33South Dakota$39,031$18.76
34Iowa$40,013$19.24
35Wisconsin$39,072$18.78
36Nevada$38,829$18.67
37Maine$37,783$18.16
38Alaska$40,922$19.67
39Arkansas$36,558$17.58
40New Mexico$35,813$17.22
41Florida$37,165$17.87
42Texas$35,676$17.15
43Missouri$37,505$18.03
44Louisiana$35,785$17.20
45North Carolina$34,669$16.67
46Kansas$34,835$16.75
47Alabama$32,721$15.73
48South Carolina$34,713$16.69
49Georgia$32,545$15.65
50Mississippi$33,026$15.88
51Oklahoma$34,204$16.44

Highest paying cities for residential program managers

The highest-paying cities for residential program managers are Passaic, NJ, San Francisco, CA, and Binghamton, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Passaic, NJ$57,224$27.51
2San Francisco, CA$56,576$27.20
3Binghamton, NY$52,885$25.43
4Hampton, VA$51,839$24.92
5Corvallis, OR$48,677$23.40
6Northbrook, IL$48,675$23.40
7Hagerstown, MD$44,945$21.61
8Barnstable Town, MA$43,634$20.98
9Lebanon, PA$43,121$20.73
10Danbury, CT$42,380$20.38
11Urban Honolulu, HI$42,299$20.34
12Westminster, CO$40,503$19.47
13Saint Paul, MN$38,413$18.47
14Portland, ME$38,172$18.35
15Round Rock, TX$35,830$17.23

Residential program manager salary details

A residential program manager's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $64,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average residential program manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a residential program manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$64,000$5,333$31
75th Percentile$54,000$4,500$26
Average$45,207$3,767$22
25th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18
10th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15

Highest paying residential program manager jobs

The highest paying types of residential program managers are communications lead, program manager, and program director.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Communications Lead$96,988$8,082$46.6320,413
Youth Coordinator$37,761$3,147$18.1523,062
Youth Leader$29,481$2,457$14.1731,851
Corps Member$30,813$2,568$14.814,837
Director Of Social Services$56,932$4,744$27.3786,154
Program Supervisor$45,460$3,788$21.8665,551

Top companies hiring residential program managers now:

  1. Youth Villages jobs (4)
  2. Gateway Hudson Valley jobs (5)
  3. Peoples Services jobs (5)
  4. Center for Disability Services jobs (6)
  5. Child & Family jobs (4)

Which companies pay residential program managers the most?

Residential program manager salaries at New York State Restaurant Association and Minnesota State Fair are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average residential program manager salary at companies like Leidos and Edgewater Behavioral Health Services d/b/a/ Edgewater Systems for are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1New York State Restaurant Association$60,421$29.05
2Minnesota State Fair$57,690$27.74
3Leidos$52,442$25.21
4Edgewater Behavioral Health Services d/b/a/ Edgewater Systems for$51,429$24.73
5Hope House$47,802$22.98
6Telecare$46,704$22.45
7Jubilee Ministries$46,175$22.20
8Lifespan$45,942$22.09
9LifeStream Behavioral Center$43,930$21.12
10Horizon Services$43,573$20.95
11Hoyleton Youth And Family Services$43,382$20.86
12The Arc of Washington County$42,922$20.64
13Servicenet Inc.$42,360$20.37
14Catholic Charities Health and Human Services$42,334$20.35
15Pathlight$41,946$20.17
16The Arc Mid-Hudson$41,665$20.03
17Cab Health & Recovery$41,665$20.03
18Cornerstone$41,571$19.99
19CODA$41,439$19.92
20Arc of Onondaga$40,683$19.56

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Residential Program Manager salary by industry

The average residential program manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average residential program manager salary in the government industry is $38,117, the highest of any industry.
  • The average residential program manager salary in the finance industry is $37,414.
  • Residential program managers in the non profits industry earn an average salary of $30,634, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for residential program managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Government$38,117$18.33
2Health Care$37,414$17.99
3Professional$36,279$17.44
4Non Profits$30,634$14.73

High paying residential program manager jobs

Residential program manager salary trends

The average residential program manager salary has risen by $7,106 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average residential program manager earned $38,101 annually, but today, they earn $45,207 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for residential program managers over the last decade.

Compare residential program manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average residential program manager salary over time

Compare residential program manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Residential program manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$45,200$21.73+3.5%
2024$43,600$20.97+2.7%
2023$42,400$20.40+1.9%
2022$41,600$20.02-0.9%
2021$42,000$20.20+1.8%

Recently added residential program manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
State of ArizonaResidential Program MGRPhoenix, AZ06/29/2025$54,992
ClarvidaResidential Adolescent Program ManagerAlbany, OR06/27/2025$50,960
Supported Living GroupLive In Residential Manager Brain Injury Waiver ProgramShelton, CT06/24/2025$77,000
AwareProgram Manager II-Youth Residential ServicesButte-Silver Bow, MT06/21/2025$57,075
AdvocatesResidential Program Manager-Developmental ServicesNorthbridge, MA06/19/2025$51,896
State of New YorkResidential Program Manager 3 (NY Helps), Elmira Psychiatric Center-Geneva, P26343Geneva, NY06/18/2025$84,246
Washington County Mental Health ServicesResidential Program Manager-CSPBarre, VT06/17/2025$54,951
Bill Wilson CenterResidential Program Manager-Safety NET ShelterSanta Clara, CA06/17/2025$68,640
Ability Beyond DisabilityAssistant Residential Program Manager-Human ServicesArmonk, NY06/16/2025$48,523
Teri Inc.Residential Program ManagerOceanside, CA06/16/2025$45,914

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