Recruiter salary in Barnstable Town, MA
For this job Barnstable Town sits right at the US figure, with a median of $76,020 a year1. That is about level with the US median of $75,940, and 11.2% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $85,630. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#98 of 521). About 400 recruiters work here, 1% of the Massachusetts total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Barnstable Town, MA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Barnstable Town against Massachusetts and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $55,550 | $76,020 | $141,760 | |
| Massachusetts | $57,500 | $85,630 | $145,130 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
Recruiters at the 90th percentile earn $141,760, 2.6 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of recruiters in Barnstable Town earns $58,750–$102,640. The mean ($85,590) is 13% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $43,890 wide, between the figure for Massachusetts ($48,010) and the US figure ($40,770).
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,550 | $4,629 | $26.71 | $71,677 |
| 25th percentile | $58,750 | $4,896 | $28.25 | $75,806 |
| Median | $76,020 | $6,335 | $36.55 | $98,090 |
| 75th percentile | $102,640 | $8,553 | $49.35 | $132,439 |
| 90th percentile | $141,760 | $11,813 | $68.15 | $182,916 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $26,620 over the median, the 25th only $17,270 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $34,348 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $75,940 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Barnstable Town, and the Massachusetts statewide median of $85,630 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Barnstable Town
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $22,070 to the $76,020 median and brings it to $98,090 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Barnstable Town
Of the 14 roles we track in Barnstable Town, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($79,150) and office managers ($71,390). Project Coordinator is the highest at $102,980.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +5.0% | 310 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +4.1% | 440 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 400 | |
| Office Manager | -6.1% | 1,020 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -14.4% | 570 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #13 of the 14 roles we track in Barnstable Town (+0.1%), between marketing specialists (+0.5%) and sales development representatives (-7.0%). The typical role here is at +5.6%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Barnstable Town than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 4.7% of the jobs in these 14 roles in Barnstable Town, 7.1% across Massachusetts and 5.9% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Massachusetts
Across the 7 areas of Massachusetts with data for this job, the median runs from $74,210 in Pittsfield to $90,270 in Boston-Cambridge, a gap of $16,060 a year. All 3 areas in Massachusetts with more recruiters than Barnstable Town also pay more, among them Boston-Cambridge, MA-NH ($90,270) and Worcester, MA ($77,290).
| Area | Median | vs Barnstable Town | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge, MA-NH | +18.7% | 21,770 | |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | +6.2% | 310 | |
| Massachusetts (Nonmetro) | +4.0% | 160 | |
| Springfield, MA | +2.3% | 1,030 | |
| Worcester, MA | +1.7% | 2,050 | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | this area | 400 | |
| Pittsfield, MA | -2.4% | 290 |
Barnstable Town against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Barnstable Town is #297 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Massachusetts, Binghamton and Greeley pay just above Barnstable Town and Reno and Bismarck just below. All four are within $160 a year of the median in Barnstable Town. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Barnstable Town | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | +0.2% | 580 | pay | |
| Binghamton, NY | +0.2% | 330 | pay | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | this area | 400 | ||
| Reno, NV | -0.0% | 1,320 | pay | |
| Bismarck, ND | -0.1% | 340 | pay | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | -11.6% | 400 | jobs | |
| Dalton, GA | -27.0% | 400 | jobs | |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | -28.7% | 400 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Barnstable Town, MA?
About $98,090 a year at the median, or $8,174 a month: $76,020 in pay plus about $22,070 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Barnstable Town?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $76,020 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $55,550, the 90th $141,760, and the middle half earned $58,750 to $102,640.
Is Barnstable Town cheaper than the rest of Massachusetts for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $76,020 against $85,630 statewide. The next area up in Massachusetts is Worcester at $77,290, the next down Pittsfield at $74,210.
How many recruiters work in Barnstable Town?
BLS counts about 400 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Massachusetts total of 27,300. 3 areas in Massachusetts have more; the closest in size is Springfield, with about 1,030.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Barnstable Town?
Yes: $4,630 a year more at the median. The medians are $76,020 and $71,390.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.