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Will AI replace residential advisors?AI replacement risk 44% and how the work is changing

United States Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$42,240
25th–75th pct. $35,510–$49,920
Top pay (est.)
$79,400
Top 10% $61,060
Pay in 5 years
$49,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$56,900est.
$48,900–$66,000
Outlook score
53/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
44%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.5%
16K openings / yr

Will AI replace Residential Advisors? AI replacement risk

44%
Moderate
Ranked #425 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Residential Advisors

Key skills

Critical Thinking
4.0
Speaking
3.9
Active Listening
3.9
Monitoring
3.6
Social Perceptiveness
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.4
Coordination
3.4
Time Management
3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.7
Psychology
4.7
Education and Training
4.7
Administration and Management
4.3
Administrative
3.7
Personnel and Human Resources
3.7
English Language
3.6
Therapy and Counseling
3.5

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsAssisting and Caring for OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsGetting InformationCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivitySpeech Clarity

Education of workers

Some college
50%
Bachelor's degree
31%
Less than high school
7%
Doctoral degree
6%
Master's degree
3%
High school diploma
1%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
51%
1–3 months
33%
None / short demo
9%
6–12 months
7%

Related work experience

None
56%
1–2 years
33%
Up to 1 month
10%
2–4 years
1%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.