Residential Advisors pay range in Owensboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,620 or more. The middle half of residential advisors in Owensboro earn between $18,370 and $18,370.
- $18K10th
- $18K25th
- $18KMedian
- $18K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $22,160 | $1,847 | $10.65 |
| Median | $18,370 | $1,531 | $8.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $18,370 | $1,531 | $8.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $18,370 | $1,531 | $8.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Residential Advisors pay in Owensboro vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Residential advisors in Owensboro earn 30% less than the Kentucky average ($31,560) and 50% less than the U.S. average ($43,990). At the median the gap is -57% against the U.S. median of $42,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | $22,160 | $18,370 | $18,370 | $37,620 | n/a |
| Kentucky | $31,560 | $30,260 | $19,600 | $46,740 | 1,580 |
| United States | $43,990 | $42,240 | $29,870 | $61,060 | 84,760 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Residential Advisors salary after taxes in Owensboro
On the average salary of $22,160, a single filer in Owensboro takes home about $18,806 a year, or $1,567 a month and $723 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
Is Owensboro a good place for residential advisors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Owensboro area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.6), so the average $22,160 buys what about $25,008 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Owensboro ($44,960). A typical home costs $213,657, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Residential Advisors salary in other Kentucky cities
Owensboro ranks 4th of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($39,290).
- Lexington$39,290
- Bowling Green$35,090
- Louisville$29,380
- Owensboro$22,160
Highest-paying cities for residential advisors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,630).
- San Jose, CA$60,630
- San Francisco, CA$57,350
- Vallejo, CA$56,720
- Barnstable, MA$54,710
- Seattle, WA$54,530
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Residential Advisors salary in Owensboro: questions
How much do residential advisors make an hour in Owensboro?
$10.65 an hour on average, and $8.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level residential advisors salary in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $18,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the residential advisors take-home pay in Owensboro?
About $18,806 a year ($1,567 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $22,160. Includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
Do residential advisors earn more in Owensboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 50% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,990).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9041; area Owensboro, KY (36980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
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