Recruiter salary in Baton Rouge, LA
For this job Baton Rouge sits right at the Louisiana figure, with a median of $61,400 a year1. That is about level with the Louisiana statewide median of $61,300, and 19.1% below the US median of $75,940. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#434 of 521). It is the largest market for the job in Louisiana: about 1,960 people, 27% of the Louisiana total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Baton Rouge, LA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Baton Rouge against Louisiana and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $38,640 | $61,400 | $94,920 | |
| Louisiana | $39,170 | $61,300 | $100,420 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Baton Rouge earns $48,960–$77,860. The top tenth earns $94,920 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $28,900 wide, against $29,810 across Louisiana and $40,770 nationally: employers in Baton Rouge pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,640 | $3,220 | $18.58 | $49,858 |
| 25th percentile | $48,960 | $4,080 | $23.54 | $63,174 |
| Median | $61,400 | $5,117 | $29.52 | $79,226 |
| 75th percentile | $77,860 | $6,488 | $37.43 | $100,465 |
| 90th percentile | $94,920 | $7,910 | $45.63 | $122,477 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $16,460 a year in pay and about $21,239 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $12,440 in pay. 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 median and the 75th percentile in Baton Rouge, and the Louisiana statewide median of $61,300 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Baton Rouge
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 $17,826 to the $61,400 median and brings it to $79,226 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 Baton Rouge
Of the 17 roles we track in Baton Rouge, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between office managers ($61,710) and sales development representatives ($60,190). Project Coordinator is the highest at $86,650.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +19.0% | 3,410 | |
| Office Manager | +0.5% | 4,060 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 1,960 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -2.0% | 1,730 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -2.8% | 1,260 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #15 of the 17 roles we track in Baton Rouge (-19.1%), between e-commerce order specialists (-16.9%) and executive assistants (-23.2%). The typical role here is at -13.4%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Baton Rouge than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 5.2% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Baton Rouge, 4.2% across Louisiana and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Louisiana
Across the 13 areas of Louisiana with data for this job, the median runs from $54,610 in Monroe to $64,990 in Slidell-Mandeville, a gap of $10,380 a year. No other area in Louisiana has as many recruiters, and 8 of the other 12 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Baton Rouge | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | +5.5% | 1,900 | |
| Lake Charles, LA | +4.4% | 280 | |
| Alexandria, LA | +1.3% | 230 | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | this area | 1,960 | |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | -0.3% | 460 | |
| Central Louisiana (Nonmetro) | -2.3% | 230 | |
| Northeast Louisiana (Nonmetro) | -3.6% | 160 |
Baton Rouge against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Baton Rouge is #72 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, yet its pay sits in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Louisiana, Rome and Charleston pay just above Baton Rouge and Texarkana and Florence just below. All four are within $100 a year of the median in Baton Rouge. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Baton Rouge | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | +25.9% | 2,050 | jobs | |
| Honolulu, HI | +22.9% | 1,990 | jobs | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | +19.4% | 2,000 | jobs | |
| Charleston, WV | +0.2% | 540 | pay | |
| Rome, GA | +0.0% | 220 | pay | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | this area | 1,960 | ||
| Texarkana, TX-AR | -0.1% | 210 | pay | |
| Florence, SC | -0.2% | 510 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Baton Rouge, LA?
About $79,226 a year at the median, or $6,602 a month: $61,400 in pay plus about $17,826 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Baton Rouge?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $61,400 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $38,640, the 90th $94,920, and the middle half earned $48,960 to $77,860.
Is Baton Rouge cheaper than the rest of Louisiana for recruiters?
About the same: a median of $61,400 against $61,300 statewide. The next area up in Louisiana is Alexandria at $62,210, the next down Shreveport-Bossier City at $61,200.
How many recruiters work in Baton Rouge?
BLS counts about 1,960 in the May 2025 survey. That is 27% of the Louisiana total of 7,240. No other area in Louisiana has as many.
Does a recruiter cost more than a sales development representative in Baton Rouge?
Yes: $1,210 a year more at the median. The medians are $61,400 and $60,190.
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.