Recruiter salary in Fresno, CA
Hiring a recruiter costs less in Fresno than in California or the country as a whole. The median is $74,170 a year1: 11.2% below the California statewide median of $83,500 and 2.3% below the US median of $75,940. Among US areas it comes in at #132 of 521. About 1,770 recruiters work here, 2% of the California total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Fresno, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Fresno against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | $46,860 | $74,170 | $118,880 | |
| California | $52,770 | $83,500 | $151,410 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
Recruiters at the 90th percentile earn $118,880, 2.5 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of recruiters in Fresno earns $60,840–$92,310. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $31,470 wide, against $51,370 across California and $40,770 nationally: employers in Fresno 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 | $46,860 | $3,905 | $22.53 | $60,465 |
| 25th percentile | $60,840 | $5,070 | $29.25 | $78,503 |
| Median | $74,170 | $6,181 | $35.66 | $95,703 |
| 75th percentile | $92,310 | $7,692 | $44.38 | $119,110 |
| 90th percentile | $118,880 | $9,907 | $57.15 | $153,394 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $13,330 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $18,140, or about $23,406 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 Fresno, and the California statewide median of $83,500 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Fresno
At the $74,170 median, a local hire costs about $95,703 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $21,533 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 Fresno
Of the 17 roles we track in Fresno, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between executive assistants ($77,610) and office managers ($71,820). Project Coordinator is the highest at $101,030.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +6.1% | 2,810 | |
| Executive Assistant | +4.6% | 880 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 1,770 | |
| Office Manager | -3.2% | 3,670 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -15.2% | 1,350 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #13 of the 17 roles we track in Fresno (-2.3%), between project coordinators (-1.3%) and e-commerce order specialists (-3.8%). The typical role here is at +1.3%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Fresno than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 5.0% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Fresno, 6.2% across California and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in California
Across the 28 areas of California with data for this job, the median runs from $70,830 in Redding to $112,140 in San Jose-Sunnyvale, a gap of $41,310 a year. All 6 areas in California with more recruiters than Fresno also pay more, among them Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA ($80,220) and San Francisco-Oakland, CA ($103,140).
| Area | Median | vs Fresno | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California (Nonmetro) | +2.3% | 210 | |
| North Coast Region of California (Nonmetro) | +1.9% | 410 | |
| Yuba City, CA | +0.7% | 180 | |
| Fresno, CA | this area | 1,770 | |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California (Nonmetro) | -0.0% | 380 | |
| Visalia, CA | -0.2% | 580 | |
| Chico, CA | -0.4% | 310 |
Fresno against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Fresno is #77 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside California, Pittsfield and Bloomington pay just above Fresno and Raleigh-Cary and Peoria just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in Fresno. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Fresno | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | +6.5% | 1,800 | jobs | |
| Bloomington, IL | +0.1% | 510 | pay | |
| Pittsfield, MA | +0.1% | 290 | pay | |
| Fresno, CA | this area | 1,770 | ||
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | +0.0% | 5,710 | pay | |
| Peoria, IL | -0.2% | 890 | pay | |
| Akron, OH | -5.8% | 1,800 | jobs | |
| El Paso, TX | -20.5% | 1,800 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Fresno, CA?
About $95,703 a year at the median, or $7,975 a month: $74,170 in pay plus about $21,533 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do recruiters earn in Fresno?
The median was $74,170 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $46,860, the 90th $118,880, and the middle half earned $60,840 to $92,310.
Is Fresno cheaper than the rest of California for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $74,170 against $83,500 statewide. The next area up in California is Yuba City at $74,680, the next down the North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetro area at $74,160.
How many recruiters work in Fresno?
BLS counts about 1,770 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the California total of 104,000. 6 areas in California have more; the closest in size is Sacramento-Roseville, with about 5,360.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Fresno?
Yes: $2,350 a year more at the median. The medians are $74,170 and $71,820.
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.