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39-9041 Residential Advisors



Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May assist residents with problem solving or refer them to counseling resources.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northeast Minnesota 33030$20.86/hr$16.46/hr$18.29/hr$20.08/hr$23.08/hr$24.89/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Financial ActivitiesN/AN/A
Education and Health Services3,400$21.55/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 20$18.56/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 50$20.02/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 60$19.95/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 120$22.51/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 160$19.73/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 160$19.85/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 160$20.59/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 170$20.65/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 220$19.58/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 250$21.58/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 290$20.08/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 300$22.18/hr16.5%
Northeast Minnesota 330$20.08/hr6.2%
Southeast Minnesota 330$20.47/hr7.4%
Southwest Minnesota 340$19.73/hr8.7%
Central Minnesota 450$21.32/hr9.0%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,760$22.02/hr7.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,990$22.01/hrN/A
Minnesota 3,520$21.28/hr7.6%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers 1,980$24.20/hrN/A
Recreation Workers 5,440$18.28/hr14.0%
Rehabilitation Counselors 2,580$22.67/hr5.7%


  • Sort and distribute mail.
  • Observe students to detect and report unusual behavior.
  • Oversee departmental budget.
  • Enforce rules and regulations to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of dormitory programs.
  • Communicate with other staff to resolve problems with individual students.
  • Supervise the activities of housekeeping personnel.
  • Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.
  • Supervise students' housekeeping work to ensure that it is done properly.
  • Hold regular meetings with each assigned unit.
  • Determine the need for facility maintenance and repair, and notify appropriate personnel.