Residential Group Home Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Residential Group Home Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Residential Group Home Manager in the United States is $88,721 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Residential Group Home Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,035
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,964 to $99,878
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,901
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Residential Group Home Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $99,878 $8,323 $1,921 $48
Average $88,721 $7,393 $1,706 $43
25th Percentile $80,964 $6,747 $1,557 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Residential Group Home Manager Salaries

A Residential Group Home Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Residential Group Home Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Residential Group Home Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,135
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $79,085
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,900
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,252
  • Expert (over 8 years): $136,203
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Residential Group Home Manager$54,135
Residenti... Level Residential Group Home Manager$79,085
Residenti... Level Residential Group Home Manager$87,900
Residenti... Level Residential Group Home Manager$100,252
Area Resi... Level Residential Group Home Manager$136,203
$54,135 0 yr
$79,085 < 2 yrs
$87,900 2-4 yrs
$100,252 5-8 yrs
$136,203 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Residential Group Home Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $111,903
  • San Francisco: $110,678
  • Oakland: $108,345

What Skills Can Increase a Residential Group Home Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.17% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Field Service (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): Managing and optimizing operations to respond to and address customer requests at off-site locations or client sites.
  • First Aid (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.17%
Field Service 2.33%
First Aid 1.76%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Residential Group Home Manager's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Bookkeeping: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
$97,593
10%
Bookkeeping
$94,044
6%
Written Communication
$91,382
3%
Commitment
$91,382
3%
Coordination
$90,495
2%
Microsoft Office
$90,495
2%
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Residential Group Home Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Residential Group Home Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Residential Group Home Manager positions in Financial Services or Construction typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Residential Group Home Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Residential Group Home Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$133,081$64.050%
Business Services$106,465$51.020%

Residential Group Home Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Residential Group Home Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Residential Group Home Manager

Salaries for a Residential Group Home Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $96,730 in 2023 to around $96,738 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Residential Group Home Manager salary trends, .

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FAQ about Residential Group Home Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Residential Group Home Manager?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Residential Group Home Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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