Community Assistant, Student Housing salary, National
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The BLS May 2025 median for Residential Advisors in National is $42,240 per year. Official BLS figures, released 2026-05-15. Public results. Request the PDF or saved report below.
Recruiter's read: what do the published figures mean for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National?
Real Estate Headhunters reads Community Assistant, Student Housing in National through BLS occupation 39-9041, Residential Advisors, rather than treating the niche title as a separately surveyed job. The May 2025 annual median for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National is $42,240; its proxy mapping means the occupation and its limits belong beside this offer budget.
Community Assistant, Student Housing in National has a published middle-half band from $35,510 at the lower quartile to $49,920 at the upper quartile in May 2025. The $14,410 difference for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National is the width of that reported band, not a recommended automatic raise or a measure of candidate seniority.
Community Assistant, Student Housing in National shows $29,870 at the tenth percentile and $61,060 at the ninetieth percentile. The lower-tail gap for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National is $5,640, versus $11,140 above the upper quartile; the upper published tail is wider, which describes dispersion but does not explain its cause.
The national benchmark for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National is the cross-industry distribution, with published employment of 84760 for SOC 39-9041. The employment figure for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National counts workers in Residential Advisors, not only property management employees carrying this niche title, so it cannot be presented as a count of available candidates.
For Community Assistant, Student Housing in National, the two comparison metros are selected by published employment, not geographic proximity: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ reports $47,510; Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA reports $45,240. Those May 2025 comparisons for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National use SOC 39-9041 on the same annual basis, without substituting a different job to obtain a convenient number.
The prior annual median for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National was $39,180 in May 2024, compared with $42,240 in May 2025. The new-minus-old difference for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National is $3,060; it compares two survey distributions, not the pay rise of a tracked worker or a forecast.
For Community Assistant, Student Housing in National, the highest exact published national medians among the loaded real-estate, building-service and fund industry rows are Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $48,820; Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $48,820. These May 2025 industry figures for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National are national cuts, not an industry-pay ranking inside National, because the loaded industry source does not cross-tabulate that local market.
Community Assistant, Student Housing in National uses BLS straight-time gross wages, which include base rates, guaranteed pay, commissions and production bonuses but exclude discretionary or nonproduction bonuses. For an offer benchmarked to Community Assistant, Student Housing in National, state overtime, on-call pay, relocation support and housing discounts separately because OEWS excludes them; the $42,240 median does not price those additions in National.
NAA CAM means Certified Apartment Manager. Florida CAM is the community association manager license, an example of state licensing where required. In accounting titles, CAM means common area maintenance. These are not interchangeable.
What wages did BLS publish?
The BLS May 2025 median for Residential Advisors in National is $42,240 per year. This is the mapped occupation, not a separate survey of Community Assistant, Student Housing.
Closest proxyCommunity Assistant, Student Housing maps to Residential Advisors (39-9041), a closest occupational proxy. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
SOC 39-9041 Residential Advisors
The published median is $42,240. The middle half of reported wages runs from $35,510 to $49,920.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $29,870 |
| 25th | $35,510 |
| Median | $42,240 |
| 75th | $49,920 |
| 90th | $61,060 |
Mean: $43,990. Employment: 84,760.
The published median is $20.31. The middle half of reported wages runs from $17.07 to $24.00.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $14.36 |
| 25th | $17.07 |
| Median | $20.31 |
| 75th | $24.00 |
| 90th | $29.36 |
Mean: $21.15. Employment: 84,760.
This wage is equal to or greater than $115.00 per hour or $239,200 per year. A cell marked “or more” is a threshold, not an exact value.
What BLS wages include and exclude
Wages for the OEWS survey are straight-time, gross pay, exclusive of premium pay.
Included
- Base rates
- Commissions
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Deadheading pay
- Guaranteed pay
- Hazard pay
- Incentive pay
- Longevity pay
- Over-the-road pay (Mileage)
- Piece rates
- Portal-to-portal rates
- Production bonuses
- Tips
Excluded
- Attendance bonuses
- Back pay
- Clothing allowances
- Discounts
- Draw
- Holiday bonus
- Holiday premium pay
- Jury duty pay
- Meal allowances
- Nonproduction bonuses
- On-call pay
- Overtime pay
- Relocation allowances
- Severance pay
- Shift differentials
- Stock bonuses
- Tool/equipment allowances
- Tuition reimbursements
- Uniform allowances
- Weekend premium pay
BLS wage definitions. Benefits and discretionary bonus are not base wage benchmarks.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 39-9041 Residential Advisors, National. Released 2026-05-15.
Markets where BLS publishes this occupation
| Metro | Median annual | 25th to 75th | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $41,540 | $36,200 to $47,350 | 490 | 0.32 |
| Orlando | $42,070 | $36,050 to $47,520 | 120 | 0.15 |
| Tampa | $44,810 | $35,850 to $48,830 | 160 | 0.21 |
| Chicago | $44,320 | $35,560 to $48,870 | 1730 | 0.7 |
| New York City | $47,510 | $41,640 to $61,060 | 4910 | 0.95 |
| Raleigh | $39,340 | $35,780 to $47,130 | 270 | 0.67 |
| Dallas | $38,470 | $34,710 to $46,580 | 700 | 0.32 |
| Northern New Jersey | $47,510 | $41,640 to $61,060 | 4910 | 0.95 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,240 | $35,150 to $56,650 | 3570 | 1.05 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,830 | $44,540 to $59,400 | 3250 | 2.2 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $47,010 | $38,600 to $54,340 | 3040 | 1.78 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $52,410 | $46,540 to $57,510 | 1910 | 1.79 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $39,990 | $35,930 to $49,240 | 1820 | 1.15 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,510 | $46,650 to $67,530 | 1130 | 0.87 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $45,400 | $39,840 to $57,570 | 1110 | 1.51 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $41,930 | $36,580 to $51,460 | 960 | 0.61 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $48,850 | $44,030 to $59,530 | 930 | 2.39 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $25,310 | $19,600 to $39,950 | 910 | 2.44 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,680 | $34,660 to $46,330 | 870 | 1.44 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $42,340 | $36,710 to $46,940 | 850 | 0.65 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $54,310 | $47,160 to $60,410 | 820 | 0.72 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $43,810 | $35,220 to $51,860 | 780 | 0.94 |
| Cleveland, OH | $39,740 | $34,140 to $44,740 | 770 | 1.37 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $36,510 | $33,140 to $43,510 | 760 | 0.42 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $37,850 | $31,790 to $39,080 | 740 | 7.61 |
| Worcester, MA | $47,010 | $42,960 to $56,440 | 700 | 3.69 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $36,010 | $33,510 to $43,540 | 680 | 1.14 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $41,480 | $31,100 to $41,480 | 630 | 4.98 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $36,450 | $30,150 to $50,360 | 620 | 0.85 |
| Columbus, OH | $41,930 | $37,900 to $45,650 | 590 | 0.98 |
What changed since the last release
These are two published distributions, not a projection or a same-worker pay-rise measure. Changes in coverage, sampling or area boundaries can affect comparison.
| May 2024 | May 2025 | New minus old, arithmetic only |
|---|---|---|
| $39,180 | $42,240 | $3,060 |
Prior source: BLS OEWS May 2024, released 2025-04-02. Prior area label: U.S.. Check BLS boundary notes before treating these as an unchanged market.
National pay by industry
Industry rows cover payroll employment classified in that industry, nationally. They do not isolate this niche title, and contractors may sit in another industry.
| Industry, exact BLS name | NAICS | P25 annual | Median annual | P75 annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 531000 | $35,670 | $48,820 | $63,300 | 1850 |
| Real Estate | 531000 | $35,670 | $48,820 | $63,300 | 1850 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551000 | $50,250 | $60,500 | $64,330 | 630 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551100 | $50,250 | $60,500 | $64,330 | 630 |
The pay ladder
These related assignments use different SOC occupations. BLS does not turn a percentile into a seniority level.
- Student Housing General Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
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- Student Housing Assistant General Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
Student Housing Assistant General Manager maps to Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (11-9141), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Student Housing Regional Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
Student Housing Regional Manager maps to Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (11-9141), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Director of Student Housing Operations · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
Director of Student Housing Operations maps to Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (11-9141), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Active Adult Community Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
Active Adult Community Manager maps to Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (11-9141), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Independent Living Executive Director · SOC 11-1021 General and Operations Managers Broader occupation
Independent Living Executive Director maps to General and Operations Managers (11-1021), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Senior Apartments Property Manager (55+) · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
Senior Apartments Property Manager (55+) maps to Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (11-9141), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- SFR Property Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
SFR Property Manager maps to Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (11-9141), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
Highest published metro medians
| Metro | Role median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $59,140 | 100 | 1.98 |
| Bloomington, IN | $57,080 | 40 | 1.08 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $56,170 | 370 | 1.96 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,800 | 300 | 0.48 |
| Waco, TX | $55,110 | 40 | 0.6 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,510 | 1130 | 0.87 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $54,310 | 820 | 0.72 |
| Ithaca, NY | $53,760 | 90 | 3.62 |
| Missoula, MT | $53,250 | 40 | 1.08 |
| Springfield, MO | $52,730 | 160 | 1.34 |
Top-coded and suppressed medians cannot be ranked as exact wages. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not relative pay or cost of living.
Lowest published metro medians
| Metro | Median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | $18,370 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $23,530 | 50 | 1.62 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $25,310 | 910 | 2.44 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $25,490 | 400 | 1.69 |
| Amarillo, TX | $26,060 | 80 | 1.23 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $26,170 | 180 | 3.03 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $26,220 | 110 | 2.34 |
| Huntsville, AL | $27,490 | 260 | 1.76 |
| Mobile, AL | $27,510 | 180 | 1.93 |
| Montgomery, AL | $27,780 | 270 | 2.94 |
Pay relative to local wages
The ratio divides this occupation's median by the all-occupations median in the same area. This is not purchasing power. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not pay.
| Metro | Role median annual | All-occupations median | Role / local median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IN | $57,080 | $47,660 | 1.20× (arithmetic) | 40 | 1.08 |
| Waco, TX | $55,110 | $46,020 | 1.20× (arithmetic) | 40 | 0.6 |
| Springfield, MO | $52,730 | $45,780 | 1.15× (arithmetic) | 160 | 1.34 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $42,760 | $37,930 | 1.13× (arithmetic) | 60 | 0.73 |
| Missoula, MT | $53,250 | $47,830 | 1.11× (arithmetic) | 40 | 1.08 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $52,420 | $47,800 | 1.10× (arithmetic) | 30 | 0.32 |
| Yakima, WA | $51,450 | $47,810 | 1.08× (arithmetic) | 40 | 0.84 |
| Columbia, MO | $49,630 | $47,260 | 1.05× (arithmetic) | 60 | 0.94 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $59,140 | $56,360 | 1.05× (arithmetic) | 100 | 1.98 |
| Salinas, CA | $49,580 | $47,380 | 1.05× (arithmetic) | 30 | 0.32 |
Top-coded and suppressed medians cannot be ranked as exact wages. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not relative pay or cost of living.
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- Northern New Jersey
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Chicago
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Cleveland, OH
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Sioux Falls, SD-MN
- Dallas
- Worcester, MA
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
- St. Louis, MO-IL
- Columbus, OH
Questions about these figures
What does the $42,240 median mean for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National?
For Community Assistant, Student Housing in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 39-9041, Residential Advisors. The proxy mapping for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National?
The reported middle-half band for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National is $35,510 to $49,920 on an annual basis. Those two points for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National describe SOC 39-9041, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Community Assistant, Student Housing?
The industry cuts used for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National means the $42,240 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National is $42,240; both reference periods remain visible.
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What does the $42,240 median mean for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National?
For Community Assistant, Student Housing in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 39-9041, Residential Advisors. The proxy mapping for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National?
The reported middle-half band for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National is $35,510 to $49,920 on an annual basis. Those two points for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National describe SOC 39-9041, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Community Assistant, Student Housing?
The industry cuts used for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National means the $42,240 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Community Assistant, Student Housing in National is $42,240; both reference periods remain visible.
Salary methodology. Official data retrieved 2026-10-07.
CAM has different meanings. NAA CAM is the Certified Apartment Manager credential. The Florida community association manager license is a separate license, cited here as an example of state licensing. In commercial budgets, CAM means common area maintenance. We check the credential or license relevant to the opening, where the state requires it.