Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Alaska
The median recruiter in Alaska earned $76,990 a year in May 2025[1], 1.4% above the US median of $75,940. That puts Alaska at #16 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1071. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $49,910 | $76,990 | $114,330 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Alaska earns $61,840–$92,320; the top tenth earns $114,330 or more, 2.3 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Alaska median that makes about $109,986 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Alaska
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $92,710 | 440 | |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $95,820 | 140 | |
| Anchorage, AK | $91,960 | 820 |
Alaska nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($78,900) and Anchorage, AK the least ($75,850): $3,050 a year apart for the same job.
What a recruiter does
A recruiter finds and attracts candidates, screens them, manages the interview process and closes offers for the hiring managers.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | +0.9% | |
| Rhode Island | +0.7% | |
| Alaska | +0.0% | |
| Illinois | -0.2% | |
| North Dakota | -1.8% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Alaska?
The median was $76,990 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $61,840 to $92,320.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Alaska?
About $109,986 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Alaska do recruiters earn the most?
Alaska nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $78,900 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131071.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.