Recruiter salary in Detroit-Warren, MI
For this job Detroit-Warren sits right at the US figure, with a median of $75,830 a year1. That is about level with the US median of $75,940, and 9.1% above the Michigan statewide median of $69,520. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#104 of 521). It is the largest market for the job in Michigan: about 11,480 people, 45% of the Michigan total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Detroit-Warren against Michigan and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren, MI | $48,180 | $75,830 | $124,030 | |
| Michigan | $46,580 | $69,520 | $110,710 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
Recruiters at the 90th percentile earn $124,030, 2.6 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of recruiters in Detroit-Warren earns $58,370–$96,360. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $37,990 wide, between the figure for Michigan ($33,710) 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 | $48,180 | $4,015 | $23.16 | $62,168 |
| 25th percentile | $58,370 | $4,864 | $28.06 | $75,316 |
| Median | $75,830 | $6,319 | $36.46 | $97,845 |
| 75th percentile | $96,360 | $8,030 | $46.33 | $124,335 |
| 90th percentile | $124,030 | $10,336 | $59.63 | $160,039 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $17,460 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $20,530, or about $26,490 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 median and the 75th percentile in Detroit-Warren, and the Michigan statewide median of $69,520 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Detroit-Warren
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 $22,015 to the $75,830 median and brings it to $97,845 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 Detroit-Warren
Of the 17 roles we track in Detroit-Warren, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between sales development representatives ($76,990) and executive assistants ($74,950). Project Coordinator is the highest at $105,350.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +1.7% | 11,710 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +1.5% | 13,130 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 11,480 | |
| Executive Assistant | -1.2% | 3,670 | |
| Office Manager | -11.6% | 13,480 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #8 of the 17 roles we track in Detroit-Warren (-0.1%), between customer support specialists (-0.1%) and administrative assistants (-0.4%). The typical role here is at -0.4%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 6.4% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Detroit-Warren, 6.3% across Michigan and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Michigan
Across the 19 areas of Michigan with data for this job, the median runs from $60,280 in the Northern Michigan nonmetro area to $77,770 in Ann Arbor, a gap of $17,490 a year. No other area in Michigan has as many recruiters, and 17 of the other 18 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Detroit-Warren | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | +2.6% | 1,110 | |
| Detroit-Warren, MI | this area | 11,480 | |
| Midland, MI | -4.2% | 240 | |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | -4.4% | 1,520 | |
| Monroe, MI | -5.1% | 210 | |
| Jackson, MI | -8.7% | 270 | |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | -11.1% | 230 |
Detroit-Warren against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Detroit-Warren is #16 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Michigan, Anchorage and Austin-Round Rock pay just above Detroit-Warren and Longview-Kelso and Honolulu just below. All four are within $340 a year of the median in Detroit-Warren. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Detroit-Warren | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora, CO | +8.9% | 12,520 | jobs | |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI | +5.9% | 12,660 | jobs | |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | +0.0% | 8,940 | pay | |
| Anchorage, AK | +0.0% | 820 | pay | |
| Detroit-Warren, MI | this area | 11,480 | ||
| Longview-Kelso, WA | -0.0% | 190 | pay | |
| Honolulu, HI | -0.4% | 1,990 | pay | |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL | -13.5% | 10,410 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Detroit-Warren, MI?
About $97,845 a year at the median, or $8,154 a month: $75,830 in pay plus about $22,015 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do recruiters earn in Detroit-Warren?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $75,830 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,180, the 90th $124,030, and the middle half earned $58,370 to $96,360.
Is Detroit-Warren cheaper than the rest of Michigan for recruiters?
No, it costs more: a median of $75,830 against $69,520 statewide. The next area up in Michigan is Ann Arbor at $77,770, the next down Midland at $72,630.
How many recruiters work in Detroit-Warren?
BLS counts about 11,480 in the May 2025 survey. That is 45% of the Michigan total of 25,520. No other area in Michigan has as many.
Does a recruiter cost more than an executive assistant in Detroit-Warren?
Yes: $880 a year more at the median. The medians are $75,830 and $74,950.
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.