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Shelter Advocate salary
Average shelter advocate salary
$36,889
How much does a shelter advocate make?
The average shelter advocate salary in the United States is $36,889. Shelter advocate salaries typically range between $30,000 and $44,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for shelter advocates is $17.74 per hour.
Shelter advocate salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Shelter advocates earn the highest average salary in New Hampshire.
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Where can a Shelter Advocate earn more?
Shelter Advocate Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level shelter advocate | $25,600 | $12.31 |
| Mid-level shelter advocate | $36,300 | $17.47 |
| Senior-level shelter advocate | $41,700 | $20.05 |
Shelter Advocate salary estimates from across the web
Average shelter advocate salary by state
Highest paying states for shelter advocates
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $42,660 | $20.51 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $43,283 | $20.81 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $42,495 | $20.43 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $42,911 | $20.63 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $44,101 | $21.20 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $41,810 | $20.10 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $38,927 | $18.71 |
| 8 | Texas | $39,315 | $18.90 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $50,097 | $24.09 |
| 10 | Illinois | $37,584 | $18.07 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $40,585 | $19.51 |
| 12 | Maine | $41,279 | $19.85 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $36,919 | $17.75 |
| 14 | Maryland | $40,187 | $19.32 |
| 15 | New York | $38,918 | $18.71 |
| 16 | Washington | $37,776 | $18.16 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $38,108 | $18.32 |
| 18 | Colorado | $37,371 | $17.97 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $36,219 | $17.41 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $40,288 | $19.37 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $37,315 | $17.94 |
| 22 | Kansas | $37,450 | $18.00 |
| 23 | Virginia | $38,753 | $18.63 |
| 24 | Iowa | $36,793 | $17.69 |
| 25 | Ohio | $33,925 | $16.31 |
| 26 | Delaware | $38,109 | $18.32 |
| 27 | Michigan | $33,349 | $16.03 |
| 28 | Oregon | $37,868 | $18.21 |
| 29 | Florida | $34,682 | $16.67 |
| 30 | California | $36,209 | $17.41 |
| 31 | Alaska | $37,108 | $17.84 |
| 32 | Idaho | $35,335 | $16.99 |
| 33 | Arizona | $33,473 | $16.09 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $35,000 | $16.83 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $34,213 | $16.45 |
| 36 | Vermont | $36,049 | $17.33 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $33,615 | $16.16 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $33,368 | $16.04 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $32,018 | $15.39 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $31,790 | $15.28 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $33,596 | $16.15 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $32,084 | $15.43 |
| 43 | Indiana | $30,462 | $14.65 |
| 44 | Alabama | $32,087 | $15.43 |
| 45 | Missouri | $31,415 | $15.10 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $29,992 | $14.42 |
| 47 | Georgia | $31,038 | $14.92 |
| 48 | Montana | $30,730 | $14.77 |
| 49 | Utah | $28,227 | $13.57 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $31,416 | $15.10 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $30,980 | $14.89 |
Highest paying cities for shelter advocates
The highest-paying cities for shelter advocates are Boston, MA, Hilo, HI, and Austin, TX.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $43,340 | $20.84 |
| 2 | Hilo, HI | $40,345 | $19.40 |
| 3 | Austin, TX | $39,496 | $18.99 |
| 4 | Milwaukee, WI | $38,914 | $18.71 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $37,877 | $18.21 |
| 6 | Lawrence, KS | $37,500 | $18.03 |
| 7 | Saint Paul, MN | $36,909 | $17.74 |
| 8 | Norristown, PA | $36,458 | $17.53 |
| 9 | Oakland, CA | $36,303 | $17.45 |
| 10 | Burlington, VT | $35,916 | $17.27 |
| 11 | Tampa, FL | $34,554 | $16.61 |
| 12 | Bowling Green, OH | $33,905 | $16.30 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $33,435 | $16.07 |
| 14 | Salt Lake City, UT | $28,202 | $13.56 |
Shelter Advocate salary details
A shelter advocate's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a shelter advocate's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| Average | $36,889 | $3,074 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Highest paying shelter advocate jobs
The highest paying types of shelter advocates are resident, liaison, and outreach coordinator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liaison | $53,737 | $4,478 | $25.84 | 34,074 |
| Resident | $60,589 | $5,049 | $29.13 | 14,186 |
| Social Work Internship | $37,178 | $3,098 | $17.87 | 142,426 |
| Outreach Coordinator | $45,897 | $3,825 | $22.07 | 37,996 |
| Community Service Volunteer | $26,775 | $2,231 | $12.87 | 19,389 |
| Program Coordinator | $45,068 | $3,756 | $21.67 | 102,464 |
Top companies hiring shelter advocates now:
Which companies pay shelter advocates the most?
Shelter advocate salaries at Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking and S A F E Inc are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average shelter advocate salary at companies like The Spring of Tampa Bay and The Women's Center are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking | $41,069 | $19.74 |
| 2 | S A F E Inc | $39,066 | $18.78 |
| 3 | The Spring of Tampa Bay | $38,750 | $18.63 |
| 4 | The Women's Center | $38,502 | $18.51 |
| 5 | Catholic Community Services of Lane County | $37,813 | $18.18 |
| 6 | Kings Community Action Organization | $37,651 | $18.10 |
| 7 | Catholic Community Services of Utah | $37,575 | $18.06 |
| 8 | ywcacentralmass | $37,541 | $18.05 |
| 9 | Community Advocates | $37,477 | $18.02 |
| 10 | Covenant House California | $36,748 | $17.67 |
| 11 | Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio | $36,632 | $17.61 |
| 12 | Harbor House of Central Florida | $36,582 | $17.59 |
| 13 | Americorps | $36,266 | $17.44 |
| 14 | Child & Family Service | $36,264 | $17.43 |
| 15 | Avalon Center | $36,077 | $17.34 |
| 16 | YWCA | $35,297 | $16.97 |
| 17 | Simpson Housing LLLP | $34,924 | $16.79 |
| 18 | The Salvation Army | $34,083 | $16.39 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Shelter Advocate salary by industry
The average shelter advocate salary varies across industries:
- The average shelter advocate salary in the government industry is $38,256, the highest of any industry.
- The average shelter advocate salary in the finance industry is $38,140.
- Shelter advocates in the retail industry earn an average salary of $34,511, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for shelter advocates
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government | $38,256 | $18.39 |
| 2 | Professional | $38,140 | $18.34 |
| 3 | Non Profits | $37,107 | $17.84 |
| 4 | Health Care | $36,455 | $17.53 |
| 5 | Retail | $34,511 | $16.59 |
High Paying Shelter Advocate Jobs
Shelter Advocate salary trends
The average shelter advocate salary has risen by $7,407 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average shelter advocate earned $29,482 annually, but today, they earn $36,889 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for shelter advocates over the last decade.
Compare shelter advocate salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average shelter advocate salary over time
Compare shelter advocate salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Shelter Advocate salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,900 | $17.73 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $36,000 | $17.29 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $34,600 | $16.64 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $34,000 | $16.33 | +4.0% |
| 2021 | $32,600 | $15.69 | +3.1% |
Recently added shelter advocate salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Brooks | Shelter Advocate | Kansas City, MO | 12/16/2024 | $39,653 |
| 360 Communities | Shelter Advocate-Afternoon/Evenings | Eagan, MN | 12/15/2024 | $39,340 |
| Catholic Charities | Dvsa Program Shelter Advocate (7Am-12Pm) | Council Bluffs, IA | 12/15/2024 | $31,305 |
| Hope Eci | Shelter Advocate | Charleston, IL | 12/11/2024 | $37,566 |
| Simpson Housing Services | Overnight Shelter Advocate | Minneapolis, MN | 12/10/2024 | $41,740 |
| Salvationarmytucson | Shelter Advocate (DAY Shift) | Portland, OR | 12/10/2024 | $41,448 |
| Familypeacecenter | Shelter and Hotline Advocate (FRI, SAT, SUN 4Pm-12Am) | Milwaukee, WI | 12/10/2024 | $38,610 |
| A New Leaf, Inc. | Shelter Advocate-Emergency Family Shelter | Apache Junction, AZ | 12/09/2024 | $37,566 |
| The Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Bilingual Shelter Advocate | Pasadena, TX | 12/09/2024 | $37,440 |
| Dc Safe | Shelter Advocates | Washington, DC | 12/09/2024 | $55,180 |
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