Recruiter salary in Bend, OR
For this job Bend sits right at the US figure, with a median of $76,190 a year1. That is about level with the US median of $75,940, and 2.4% below the Oregon statewide median of $78,060. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#94 of 521). About 530 recruiters work here, 5% of the Oregon total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Bend, OR. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Bend against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, OR | $51,810 | $76,190 | $115,260 | |
| Oregon | $51,480 | $78,060 | $126,280 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Bend earns $61,700–$95,990. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $115,260, only 2.2 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $34,290 wide, against $37,040 across Oregon and $40,770 nationally: employers in Bend 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 | $51,810 | $4,318 | $24.91 | $66,852 |
| 25th percentile | $61,700 | $5,142 | $29.66 | $79,613 |
| Median | $76,190 | $6,349 | $36.63 | $98,310 |
| 75th percentile | $95,990 | $7,999 | $46.15 | $123,858 |
| 90th percentile | $115,260 | $9,605 | $55.41 | $148,723 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $14,490 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $19,800, or about $25,548 once benefits are added. 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 Bend, and the Oregon statewide median of $78,060 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Bend
At the $76,190 median, a local hire costs about $98,310 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,120 here. 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 Bend
Of the 17 roles we track in Bend, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($77,240) and office managers ($76,010). Project Coordinator is the highest at $97,280.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +12.9% | 750 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +1.4% | 510 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 530 | |
| Office Manager | -0.2% | 670 | |
| Executive Assistant | -9.0% | 310 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #12 of the 17 roles we track in Bend (+0.3%), between data entry specialists (+1.2%) and marketing specialists (-1.9%). The typical role here is at +2.9%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 5.1% of the jobs in the 16 of these roles with a job count in Bend, 5.6% across Oregon and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Oregon
Across the 11 areas of Oregon with data for this job, the median runs from $65,520 in Grants Pass to $80,270 in Salem, a gap of $14,750 a year. Of the 3 areas in Oregon with more recruiters than Bend, 1 pays less: Eugene-Springfield, OR ($69,390).
| Area | Median | vs Bend | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | +5.4% | 1,070 | |
| Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA | +5.1% | 7,610 | |
| Bend, OR | this area | 530 | |
| Albany, OR | -3.1% | 210 | |
| Coast Oregon (Nonmetro) | -5.8% | 400 | |
| Corvallis, OR | -7.6% | 210 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | -8.9% | 730 |
Bend against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Bend is #233 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 Oregon, Crestview-Fort Walton Beach and Virginia Beach-Chesapeake pay just above Bend and Greeley and Binghamton just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in Bend. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Bend | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake, VA-NC | +0.1% | 4,290 | pay | |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach, FL | +0.1% | 630 | pay | |
| Bend, OR | this area | 530 | ||
| Greeley, CO | -0.0% | 580 | pay | |
| Binghamton, NY | -0.1% | 330 | pay | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | -9.5% | 530 | jobs | |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | -15.2% | 530 | jobs | |
| Jefferson City, MO | -18.1% | 530 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Bend, OR?
About $98,310 a year at the median, or $8,192 a month: $76,190 in pay plus about $22,120 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Bend?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $76,190 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $51,810, the 90th $115,260, and the middle half earned $61,700 to $95,990.
Is Bend cheaper than the rest of Oregon for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $76,190 against $78,060 statewide. The next area up in Oregon is Portland-Vancouver at $80,100, the next down Albany at $73,850.
How many recruiters work in Bend?
BLS counts about 530 in the May 2025 survey. That is 5% of the Oregon total of 10,620. 3 areas in Oregon have more; the closest in size is Eugene-Springfield, with about 730.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Bend?
Yes: $180 a year more at the median. The medians are $76,190 and $76,010.
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.