As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Director in Pennsylvania is $118,069, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,271 weekly, or $9,839 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Resident Director in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Resident Director in Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $92,080 to $145,405. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($104,465) and 75th percentile ($132,378), while top earners (90th percentile) make $145,405 per year. This $27,913 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pennsylvania Resident Director often earn 0.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 nationwide for Resident Director job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Resident Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Resident Director Salary $92,080 PA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Director Salary $104,465 PA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Director Salary $118,069 PA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Director Salary $132,378 PA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Director Salary $145,405 PA September 01, 2026
25% $104,465 10% $92,080 90% $145,405 75% $132,378 $118,069 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Resident Director ?

A Residence Hall Director is college or university employee generally responsible for the management and daily operations of campus residence halls. While the term Residence Hall Director is the common title used for this position, they are also known at different schools as Area Coordinators (ACs), Area Directors (ADs), Hall Coordinators (HCs), Community Directors (CDs), Hall Directors (HDs), Resident or Residence Directors (RDs), Resident Deans (RDs), Residence Hall Coordinators (RHCs), or Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs). While different titles are used by different colleges and universit...

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Location Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $126,555 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $117,858 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $121,409 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $131,059 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $128,648 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $116,789 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $112,869 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $119,394 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $120,507 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $123,618 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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