Direct Care & Residential Services
Residential Support Staff Salary
Residential program staff: residential specialists/counselors, resident coordinators. Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 05, 2026.
$42,640
Median posted salary
$41,600
25th percentile
$45,760
75th percentile
40
Salary observations
34
Open right now
Most postings for this role are hourly; median posted rate is $20.50/hour.
By county
| County | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 10 | $45,760 |
| San Diego | 26 | $42,640 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): San Luis Obispo (2), Riverside (1).
By employer budget size
| Employer Budget Size | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| $10M-$20M | 10 | $45,760 |
| $20M-$50M | 25 | $42,640 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): $2M-$10M (1), $50M-$100M (4).
By seniority
| Seniority | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinator | 6 | $45,760 |
| Staff | 7 | $45,760 |
| Specialist | 21 | $41,600 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Associate (4), Lead (1), Intern/Trainee (1).
Organizations hiring now
Organization links to one current open posting for this role; orgs with multiple openings show only one example.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Median |
|---|---|
| Direct Support Professional (DSP) | $41,600 |
| Life Skills Coach / Community Coach | $43,680 |