# SOC 39-9041: Residential Advisors

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/39-9041

Employers submitted 258 certified H-1B applications for Residential Advisors (39-9041) roles, requesting 297 workers. The average offered wage is $38,041/yr, 10% below the BLS national median ($42,240/yr). (2025, SOC 39-9041) The largest filers are Kent State University, The Ohio State University and Syracuse University.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 258 |
| Total workers | 297 |
| Average offered wage | $38K |
| Average prevailing wage | $31K |
| BLS median wage | $42K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 39-9041 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -10% |

## Top employers (of 141)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kent State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/kent-state-university-0378417665) | 11 | 11 | $37K | $42K |
| [The Ohio State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-ohio-state-university-954629c0af) | 10 | 10 | $43K | $42K |
| [Syracuse University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/syracuse-university-a7e787f914) | 8 | 8 | $31K | $42K |
| [Savannah College of Art and Design, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/savannah-college-of-art-and-design-inc-d02d128af3) | 7 | 7 | $39K | $42K |
| [University of Pittsburgh](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-pittsburgh-0baf5b02ce) | 7 | 7 | $43K | $42K |
| [Indiana University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/indiana-university-d24e96b9f2) | 6 | 6 | $31K | $42K |
| [Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/org/board-of-regents-of-the-university-of-ne-a3aba12dd3) | 6 | 6 | $35K | $42K |
| [Barry University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/barry-university-448d5f3323) | 5 | 5 | $34K | $42K |
| [Mississippi State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/mississippi-state-university-110605ac1a) | 5 | 5 | $36K | $42K |
| [Indiana Wesleyan University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/indiana-wesleyan-university-dd8f187a1e) | 5 | 5 | $25K | $42K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11 | 11 | $28K |
| 2011 | 34 | 34 | $33K |
| 2012 | 33 | 33 | $32K |
| 2013 | 18 | 32 | $33K |
| 2014 | 29 | 30 | $31K |
| 2015 | 22 | 22 | $31K |
| 2016 | 21 | 45 | $33K |
| 2017 | 15 | 15 | $32K |
| 2018 | 9 | 9 | $39K |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 | $38K |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 | $42K |
| 2021 | 10 | 10 | $43K |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | $45K |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | $44K |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 | $44K |
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | $44K |
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | $49K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 24 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 18 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 14 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 11 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kentucky](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ky) | 5 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Vermont](https://www.xh1b.org/state/vt) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/state/de) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Montana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mt) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Mexico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nm) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 1 | 1 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/39-9041
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=39-9041
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=39-9041


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.