Recruiter salary in Eugene-Springfield, OR
Eugene-Springfield is a lower-cost market for recruiters: the median of $69,390 a year1 is 11.1% below the Oregon statewide median of $78,060, and 8.6% below the US median of $75,940. Among US areas it comes in at #205 of 521. BLS counts about 730 people in this job here, 7% of the Oregon total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Eugene-Springfield, OR. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Eugene-Springfield against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $47,510 | $69,390 | $104,750 | |
| Oregon | $51,480 | $78,060 | $126,280 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Eugene-Springfield earns $58,030–$86,470. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $104,750, 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 $28,440 wide, against $37,040 across Oregon and $40,770 nationally: employers in Eugene-Springfield 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 | $47,510 | $3,959 | $22.84 | $61,303 |
| 25th percentile | $58,030 | $4,836 | $27.90 | $74,877 |
| Median | $69,390 | $5,782 | $33.36 | $89,535 |
| 75th percentile | $86,470 | $7,206 | $41.57 | $111,574 |
| 90th percentile | $104,750 | $8,729 | $50.36 | $135,161 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $17,080 over the median, the 25th only $11,360 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $22,039 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 median and the 75th percentile in Eugene-Springfield, and the Oregon statewide median of $78,060 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Eugene-Springfield
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 $20,145 to the $69,390 median and brings it to $89,535 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 Eugene-Springfield
Of the 17 roles we track in Eugene-Springfield, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between executive assistants ($69,670) and marketing specialists ($64,520). Project Coordinator is the highest at $93,880.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Manager | +3.0% | 1,040 | |
| Executive Assistant | +0.4% | 490 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 730 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -7.0% | 630 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -13.4% | 740 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #13 of the 17 roles we track in Eugene-Springfield (-8.6%), between project coordinators (-8.2%) and executive assistants (-9.0%). The typical role here is at -2.0%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Eugene-Springfield than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 5.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Eugene-Springfield, 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. All 2 areas in Oregon with more recruiters than Eugene-Springfield also pay more, among them Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA ($80,100) and Salem, OR ($80,270).
| Area | Median | vs Eugene-Springfield | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, OR | +6.4% | 210 | |
| Coast Oregon (Nonmetro) | +3.5% | 400 | |
| Corvallis, OR | +1.5% | 210 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | this area | 730 | |
| Central Oregon (Nonmetro) | -0.2% | 190 | |
| Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro) | -1.0% | 220 | |
| Medford, OR | -2.7% | 430 |
Eugene-Springfield against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Eugene-Springfield is #158 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Oregon, Reading and Lynchburg pay just above Eugene-Springfield and Jackson and Memphis just below. All four are within $240 a year of the median in Eugene-Springfield. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Eugene-Springfield | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | +11.1% | 730 | jobs | |
| Lynchburg, VA | +0.1% | 430 | pay | |
| Reading, PA | +0.0% | 940 | pay | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | this area | 730 | ||
| Jackson, MI | -0.2% | 270 | pay | |
| Memphis, TN-MS | -0.3% | 3,650 | pay | |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | -1.4% | 730 | jobs | |
| Gainesville, FL | -17.1% | 740 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Eugene-Springfield, OR?
About $89,535 a year at the median, or $7,461 a month: $69,390 in pay plus about $20,145 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do recruiters earn in Eugene-Springfield?
The median was $69,390 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $47,510, the 90th $104,750, and the middle half earned $58,030 to $86,470.
Is Eugene-Springfield cheaper than the rest of Oregon for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $69,390 against $78,060 statewide. The next area up in Oregon is Corvallis at $70,420, the next down the Central Oregon nonmetro area at $69,240.
How many recruiters work in Eugene-Springfield?
BLS counts about 730 in the May 2025 survey. That is 7% of the Oregon total of 10,620. Only Portland-Vancouver and Salem have more in Oregon.
Does a recruiter cost more than a marketing specialist in Eugene-Springfield?
Yes: $4,870 a year more at the median. The medians are $69,390 and $64,520.
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.