Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Arkansas
The median recruiter in Arkansas earned $55,010 a year in May 2025[1], 27.6% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Arkansas at #51 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $32,030 | $55,010 | $99,990 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Arkansas earns $43,730–$74,600; the top tenth earns $99,990 or more, 3.1 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 Arkansas median that makes about $78,586 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 Arkansas
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $81,810 | 1,580 | |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $79,290 | 1,630 | |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $67,550 | 400 | |
| Jonesboro, AR | $66,130 | 200 | |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $70,350 | 250 | |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $68,360 | 250 | |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $69,080 | 370 | |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $69,550 | 370 | |
| Hot Springs, AR | $70,710 | 110 |
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR pays the most ($58,830) and Hot Springs, AR the least ($51,260): $7,570 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 Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | +11.4% | |
| Mississippi | +9.6% | |
| Arkansas | +0.0% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Arkansas?
The median was $55,010 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $43,730 to $74,600.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Arkansas?
About $78,586 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Arkansas do recruiters earn the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $58,830 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.