Victims' Advocate

What We Do

A victim's advocate is a type of psychological counselor that works with people who have been victimized by a tragic event in their lives. They provide emotional support and counseling, and also help them to navigate effectively through the social services system.

Work Environment

This type of professional will usually work with a social services office in a state or local government.

How to Become

You need to have a bachelor's degree to work in this field, preferably in social work.

Job Outlook

The job demand for psychologists will increase by 12% by 2022, and the job demand for social workers will increase by at least 15% by 2022.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Victims' Advocate was $ 39,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide are 34% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

This type of counslor needs to be licensed, and must take a state exam.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Victims' Advocate.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Victims' Advocate from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Victims' Advocate:
Below are the salaries for Victims' Advocate, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 39,000.00	N/A	$ 40,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 40,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Alabama are the same as average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 40,000.00
Alaska - $ 30,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Alaska are 24% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 30,000.00
Arizona - $ 33,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Arizona are 16% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 33,000.00
Arkansas - $ 39,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 39,000.00
California - $ 42,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 42,000.00
Colorado - $ 35,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Colorado are 12% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 35,000.00
Connecticut - $ 45,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 14% higher than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 45,000.00
DC - $ 48,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 21% higher than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 48,000.00
Delaware - $ 35,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Delaware are 11% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 35,000.00
Florida - $ 37,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Florida are 6% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 37,000.00
Georgia - $ 45,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 45,000.00
Hawaii - $ 25,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 25,000.00
Idaho - $ 25,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Idaho are 36% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 25,000.00
Illinois - $ 45,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Illinois are 12% higher than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 45,000.00
Indiana - $ 38,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 38,000.00
Iowa - $ 39,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Iowa are 3% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 39,000.00
Kansas - $ 36,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Kansas are 10% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 36,000.00
Kentucky - $ 33,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 33,000.00
Louisiana - $ 34,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 15% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 34,000.00
Maine - $ 34,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Maine are 13% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 34,000.00
Maryland - $ 40,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Maryland are 2% higher than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 40,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 47,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 19% higher than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 47,000.00
Michigan - $ 40,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 40,000.00
Minnesota - $ 34,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 34,000.00
Mississippi - $ 42,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 6% higher than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 42,000.00
Missouri - $ 39,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 39,000.00
Montana - $ 36,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Montana are 9% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 36,000.00
Nebraska - $ 29,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 29,000.00
Nevada - $ 32,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Nevada are 20% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 32,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 39,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 2% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 39,000.00
New Jersey - $ 43,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 7% higher than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 43,000.00
New Mexico - $ 35,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 35,000.00
New York - $ 48,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 48,000.00
North Carolina - $ 38,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 3% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 38,000.00
North Dakota - $ 35,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 12% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 35,000.00
Ohio - $ 38,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 38,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 36,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 9% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 36,000.00
Oregon - $ 37,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 37,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 38,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 5% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 38,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 37,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 7% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 37,000.00
South Carolina - $ 38,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 4% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 38,000.00
South Dakota - $ 30,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 30,000.00
Tennessee - $ 36,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 36,000.00
Texas - $ 38,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 38,000.00
Utah - $ 31,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 31,000.00
Vermont - $ 35,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 35,000.00
Virginia - $ 40,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 40,000.00
Washington - $ 39,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Washington are the same as average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 39,000.00
West Virginia - $ 38,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 5% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 38,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 35,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 35,000.00
Wyoming - $ 33,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 16% lower than average Victims' Advocate salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Victims' Advocate $ 33,000.00

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