What are the main factors that influence a Victim Advocate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Victim Advocate?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Victim Advocate roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Victim Advocate's salary?

A Victim Advocate's salary grows with experience: an Intake Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $58,952, a Victim Advocate (4-7 years)earns $66,288, a Behavioral Health Supervisor (7+ years)earns $85,244, a Behavioral Health Manager (7+ years)earns $98,749, a Behavioral Health Director (7+ years)earns $131,072,

What are the highest paying states for a Victim Advocate?

Victim Advocate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Victim Advocate roles are District of Columbia $80,062, California $79,758, Massachusetts $78,695. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Victim Advocate roles make?

Salaries for Victim Advocate level roles vary by specialization: Victim Specialist: $65,962; Victim Services Advocate: $61,009; Crime Victim Liaison: $59,545; Victim Witness Specialist: $57,203; Victim Assistance Coordinator: $55,989.

Victim Advocate Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Victim Advocate make in New Mexico?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Victim Advocate in New Mexico is $66,974 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Victim Advocate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,802
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,619 to $76,306
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,012

10% $51,012

50% (Median) $66,974

90% $84,802

Victim Advocate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,306	$6,359	$1,467	$37
Average	$66,974	$5,581	$1,288	$32
25th Percentile	$58,619	$4,885	$1,127	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Victim Advocate Salaries

A Victim Advocate'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 Victim Advocate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Victim Advocate'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): $58,952
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,288
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,244
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,749
Expert (over 8 years): $131,072

Levels	Salary
Intake Co... Level Victim Advocate	$58,952
Victim Ad... Level Victim Advocate	$66,288
Behaviora... Level Victim Advocate	$85,244
Behaviora... Level Victim Advocate	$98,749
Behaviora... Level Victim Advocate	$131,072

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How Do Victim Advocate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Victim Advocates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,062.
California: $79,758.
Massachusetts: $78,695.

District of Columbia $80,062 California $79,758 Massachusetts $78,695 Washington $78,406 New Jersey $78,377 Alaska $78,276 Connecticut $77,278 New York $76,873

Hawaii $75,579 Rhode Island $74,971 Maryland $74,559 Minnesota $73,995 Colorado $73,778 Illinois $73,706 Oregon $73,431 Delaware $73,229

New Hampshire $73,101 Virginia $72,816 Pennsylvania $71,985 Nevada $71,565 North Dakota $71,428 Michigan $71,211 Wisconsin $71,132 Vermont $70,972

Texas $70,531 Maine $70,502 Arizona $70,459 Ohio $70,408 Georgia $69,743 Indiana $69,411 Wyoming $69,345 Utah $69,244

Iowa $69,201 Kansas $68,854 Louisiana $68,753 North Carolina $68,716 Missouri $68,702 Florida $68,420 Montana $68,268 Nebraska $68,123

Kentucky $68,044 South Carolina $67,755 Tennessee $67,574 Idaho $67,502 New Mexico $66,974 Oklahoma $66,858 Alabama $66,431 South Dakota $65,716

Arkansas $65,325 West Virginia $65,115 Mississippi $64,486

Top Paying Cities for Victim Advocates

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:

Algodones: $67,687
Belen: $67,310
Bernalillo: $67,807

Algodones, NM $67,687 Belen, NM $67,310 Bernalillo, NM $67,807 Bluewater, NM $66,383 Bosque, NM $66,815 Casa Blanca, NM $66,966 Cedar Crest, NM $67,863 Cedarvale, NM $65,202

Cerrillos, NM $67,736 Claunch, NM $64,961 Coyote, NM $66,738 Cuba, NM $66,631 Cubero, NM $67,115 Edgewood, NM $67,560 Estancia, NM $66,755 Gallina, NM $66,389

Counselor, NM $66,430 Grants, NM $66,307 Milan, NM $66,572 Isleta, NM $67,923 Jarales, NM $67,245 Jemez Pueblo, NM $67,361 Jemez Springs, NM $67,154 Laguna, NM $67,443

La Jara, NM $66,556 La Joya, NM $66,402 Lindrith, NM $66,322 Los Lunas, NM $67,666 Mcintosh, NM $67,122 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $66,675 Moriarty, NM $66,896 Mountainair, NM $66,175

Nageezi, NM $66,342 New Laguna, NM $67,082 Paguate, NM $67,128 Pena Blanca, NM $67,878 Peralta, NM $67,773 Placitas, NM $67,808 Ponderosa, NM $67,276 Prewitt, NM $66,363

Regina, NM $66,409 Sandia Park, NM $67,692 Corrales, NM $67,948 San Fidel, NM $66,721 San Rafael, NM $66,436 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $67,693 San Ysidro, NM $67,602 Stanley, NM $66,887

Tijeras, NM $67,701 Tome, NM $67,576 Torreon, NM $67,351 Veguita, NM $66,810 Willard, NM $66,055 Youngsville, NM $66,757 Bosque Farms, NM $67,898 Clines Corners, NM $66,483

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $67,745 Cochiti Lake, NM $67,833 Albuquerque, NM $67,986 Kirtland Afb, NM $67,986 Rio Rancho, NM $67,875 Gallup, NM $66,459 Brimhall, NM $66,271 Church Rock, NM $66,302

Continental Divide, NM $66,255 Crownpoint, NM $66,310 Fence Lake, NM $66,014 Fort Wingate, NM $66,279 Gamerco, NM $66,390 Mentmore, NM $66,287 Mexican Springs, NM $66,280 Ramah, NM $66,158

Rehoboth, NM $66,324 Thoreau, NM $66,327 Tohatchi, NM $66,267 Vanderwagen, NM $66,280 Zuni, NM $66,264 Navajo, NM $66,354 Jamestown, NM $66,189 Pinehill, NM $66,107

Sheep Springs, NM $66,338 Smith Lake, NM $66,585 Yatahey, NM $66,314 Farmington, NM $66,633 Aztec, NM $66,756 Blanco, NM $66,444 Bloomfield, NM $66,366 Flora Vista, NM $66,702

Fruitland, NM $66,285 Kirtland, NM $66,703 La Plata, NM $66,726 Navajo Dam, NM $66,697 Shiprock, NM $66,604 Waterflow, NM $66,570 Newcomb, NM $66,298 Sanostee, NM $66,340

Santa Fe, NM $68,333 Abiquiu, NM $66,464 Alcalde, NM $67,622 Amalia, NM $66,363 Arroyo Hondo, NM $66,269 Arroyo Seco, NM $66,346 Canjilon, NM $66,259 Canones, NM $66,862

Carson, NM $66,523 Cebolla, NM $66,298 Cerro, NM $66,317 Chama, NM $66,588 Chamisal, NM $67,442 Chimayo, NM $67,916 Cordova, NM $67,801 Costilla, NM $66,641

Taos Ski Valley, NM $66,136 Dixon, NM $67,378 Dulce, NM $66,587 El Prado, NM $66,405 El Rito, NM $66,709 Embudo, NM $67,032 Espanola, NM $67,833 Glorieta, NM $68,070

Hernandez, NM $67,203 Ilfeld, NM $67,442 La Madera, NM $66,592 Lamy, NM $67,810 Llano, NM $67,306 Los Alamos, NM $67,971 White Rock, NM $68,099 Medanales, NM $67,277

Ojo Caliente, NM $66,882 Los Ojos, NM $66,425 Pecos, NM $67,858 Penasco, NM $67,055 Petaca, NM $66,197 Questa, NM $66,387 Ranchos De Taos, NM $66,737 Red River, NM $66,198

Ribera, NM $66,624 Rowe, NM $67,505 San Cristobal, NM $66,196 San Jose, NM $67,339 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $67,668 Santa Cruz, NM $67,893 Serafina, NM $66,455 Taos, NM $66,366

Tererro, NM $68,075 Tesuque, NM $68,333 Tierra Amarilla, NM $66,366 Trampas, NM $67,000 Tres Piedras, NM $66,179 Truchas, NM $67,611 Vadito, NM $66,967 Valdez, NM $66,246

Vallecitos, NM $66,193 Velarde, NM $67,276 Villanueva, NM $66,495 Spaceport City, NM $65,139 Las Vegas, NM $65,931 Angel Fire, NM $66,126 Anton Chico, NM $65,817 Buena Vista, NM $66,421

Chacon, NM $66,468 Cimarron, NM $66,022 Cleveland, NM $66,940 Eagle Nest, NM $66,072 Guadalupita, NM $66,366 Holman, NM $66,769 La Loma, NM $65,706 Maxwell, NM $66,045

Miami, NM $65,902 Mills, NM $65,668 Montezuma, NM $67,280 Mora, NM $67,034 Mosquero, NM $65,611 Ocate, NM $65,974 Ojo Feliz, NM $66,147 Rainsville, NM $66,437

Raton, NM $66,211 Rociada, NM $67,314 Roy, NM $65,682 Sapello, NM $66,729 Solano, NM $65,602 Springer, NM $65,873 Ute Park, NM $66,053 Valmora, NM $65,875

Wagon Mound, NM $65,800 Watrous, NM $65,898 Socorro, NM $65,745 Aragon, NM $65,944 Datil, NM $65,672 Lemitar, NM $66,051 Luna, NM $66,061 Magdalena, NM $65,677

Pie Town, NM $65,896 Polvadera, NM $66,210 Quemado, NM $66,033 Reserve, NM $65,914 San Acacia, NM $66,319 San Antonio, NM $65,381 Truth Or Consequences, NM $65,368 Arrey, NM $65,357

Caballo, NM $65,402 Derry, NM $65,069 Elephant Butte, NM $65,538 Garfield, NM $64,880 Hatch, NM $63,841 Monticello, NM $65,364 Rincon, NM $63,473 Salem, NM $64,678

Williamsburg, NM $65,450 Winston, NM $65,412 Las Cruces, NM $62,642 White Sands Missile Range, NM $62,848 Santa Teresa, NM $63,305 Playas, NM $65,670 Animas, NM $65,831 Anthony, NM $63,290

Arenas Valley, NM $65,715 Bayard, NM $65,654 Berino, NM $63,002 Buckhorn, NM $65,722 Santa Clara, NM $65,769 Chamberino, NM $63,068 Cliff, NM $65,646 Columbus, NM $65,470

Deming, NM $65,485 Dona Ana, NM $62,644 Fairacres, NM $62,832 Faywood, NM $65,454 Fort Bayard, NM $65,706 Gila, NM $65,549 Glenwood, NM $65,601 Hachita, NM $65,470

Hanover, NM $65,483 Hillsboro, NM $65,350 Hurley, NM $65,610 La Mesa, NM $63,841 Lordsburg, NM $65,622 Mesilla, NM $62,644 Mesilla Park, NM $62,650 Mesquite, NM $62,704

Mimbres, NM $65,535 Mule Creek, NM $65,713 Organ, NM $62,683 Pinos Altos, NM $65,645 Radium Springs, NM $62,669 Redrock, NM $65,478 Rodeo, NM $65,914 San Miguel, NM $62,680

Silver City, NM $65,645 Sunland Park, NM $62,968 Tyrone, NM $65,840 Vado, NM $62,729 Chaparral, NM $63,520 Clovis, NM $65,520 Cannon Afb, NM $65,375 Broadview, NM $65,329

Causey, NM $65,217 Crossroads, NM $65,062 Dora, NM $65,371 Elida, NM $65,100 Floyd, NM $65,259 Fort Sumner, NM $65,206 Grady, NM $65,391 House, NM $65,339

Kenna, NM $65,101 Lingo, NM $65,212 Melrose, NM $65,350 Milnesand, NM $65,075 Pep, NM $65,164 Portales, NM $65,402 Rogers, NM $65,182 Saint Vrain, NM $65,392

Taiban, NM $65,183 Texico, NM $65,417 Yeso, NM $64,947 Roswell, NM $65,022 Artesia, NM $65,151 Caprock, NM $65,018 Carlsbad, NM $65,193 Dexter, NM $65,068

Eunice, NM $65,251 Hagerman, NM $65,101 Hobbs, NM $65,347 Hope, NM $64,862 Jal, NM $65,175 Lake Arthur, NM $64,993 Lakewood, NM $65,090 Loco Hills, NM $65,210

Loving, NM $65,177 Lovington, NM $65,284 Mcdonald, NM $65,106 Malaga, NM $65,113 Maljamar, NM $65,050 Monument, NM $65,203 Tatum, NM $65,148 Whites City, NM $65,257

Carrizozo, NM $64,714 Alamogordo, NM $64,508 Alto, NM $64,723 Bent, NM $64,520 Capitan, NM $64,573 Cloudcroft, NM $64,513 Corona, NM $64,995 Encino, NM $65,517

Fort Stanton, NM $64,600 Glencoe, NM $64,554 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $64,501 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $64,501 Hondo, NM $64,614 La Luz, NM $64,501 Lincoln, NM $64,425 Mayhill, NM $64,647

Mescalero, NM $64,530 Nogal, NM $64,807 Orogrande, NM $64,533 Picacho, NM $64,600 Pinon, NM $64,843 Ruidoso, NM $64,846 Ruidoso Downs, NM $64,758 Sacramento, NM $64,559

San Patricio, NM $64,635 Sunspot, NM $64,501 Timberon, NM $64,640 Tinnie, NM $64,562 Tularosa, NM $64,543 Vaughn, NM $65,253 Weed, NM $64,639 Tucumcari, NM $65,577

Amistad, NM $65,493 Bard, NM $65,388 Capulin, NM $66,128 Clayton, NM $65,620 Conchas Dam, NM $65,679 Cuervo, NM $65,363 Des Moines, NM $65,867 Folsom, NM $65,969

Garita, NM $65,554 Gladstone, NM $65,685 Grenville, NM $65,673 Logan, NM $65,575 Mcalister, NM $65,372 Nara Visa, NM $65,420 Newkirk, NM $65,492 Quay, NM $65,530

San Jon, NM $65,460 Santa Rosa, NM $65,530 Sedan, NM $65,553 Trementina, NM $65,550

Victim Advocate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Victim Advocate roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Victim Advocate positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Victim Advocate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Victim Advocate

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$80,368	$39.0	20%

Victim Advocate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Victim Advocate'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.

$58,619

Average $66,974/year

$76,306

$4,885

Average $5,581/month

$6,359

$1,127

Average $1,288/week

$1,467

$28

Average $32/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,306	$6,359	$1,467	$37
Average	$66,974	$5,581	$1,288	$32
25th Percentile	$58,619	$4,885	$1,127	$28

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