Recruiter salary in Green Bay, WI
For this job Green Bay sits between the state and national figures, with a median of $72,550 a year1. That is 2.8% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $70,540, and 4.5% below the US median of $75,940. Among US areas it comes in at #156 of 521. BLS counts about 900 people in this job here, 5% of the Wisconsin total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Green Bay, WI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Green Bay against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI | $47,690 | $72,550 | $104,230 | |
| Wisconsin | $47,860 | $70,540 | $105,270 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Green Bay earns $58,320–$87,530. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $104,230, 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 $29,210 wide, between the figure for Wisconsin ($27,560) 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 | $47,690 | $3,974 | $22.93 | $61,535 |
| 25th percentile | $58,320 | $4,860 | $28.04 | $75,252 |
| Median | $72,550 | $6,046 | $34.88 | $93,613 |
| 75th percentile | $87,530 | $7,294 | $42.08 | $112,942 |
| 90th percentile | $104,230 | $8,686 | $50.11 | $134,490 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $14,230 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $14,980, or about $19,329 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 Green Bay, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $70,540 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Green Bay
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 $21,063 to the $72,550 median and brings it to $93,613 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 Green Bay
Of the 17 roles we track in Green Bay, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between accountants ($77,720) and office managers ($71,130). Project Coordinator is the highest at $89,210.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +23.0% | 1,240 | |
| Accountant | +7.1% | 1,490 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 900 | |
| Office Manager | -2.0% | 1,240 | |
| Executive Assistant | -3.5% | 280 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #9 of the 17 roles we track in Green Bay (-4.5%), between bookkeepers (-3.0%) and data entry specialists (-6.2%). The typical role here is at -4.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 5.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Green Bay, 6.2% across Wisconsin and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Wisconsin
Across the 17 areas of Wisconsin with data for this job, the median runs from $63,270 in Janesville-Beloit to $76,660 in Madison, a gap of $13,390 a year. Of the 3 areas in Wisconsin with more recruiters than Green Bay, 1 pays less: the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area ($65,570).
| Area | Median | vs Green Bay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | +3.3% | 5,050 | |
| Sheboygan, WI | +1.2% | 290 | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | +0.1% | 270 | |
| Green Bay, WI | this area | 900 | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | -5.0% | 530 | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | -7.4% | 400 | |
| Wausau, WI | -8.0% | 330 |
Green Bay against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Green Bay is #139 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Wisconsin, Midland and San Antonio-New Braunfels pay just above Green Bay and Houston-Pasadena and Lansing-East Lansing just below. All four are within $380 a year of the median in Green Bay. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Green Bay | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | +8.2% | 900 | jobs | |
| Peoria, IL | +2.0% | 890 | jobs | |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | +0.5% | 7,570 | pay | |
| Midland, MI | +0.1% | 240 | pay | |
| Green Bay, WI | this area | 900 | ||
| Houston-Pasadena, TX | +0.0% | 18,320 | pay | |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | -0.1% | 1,520 | pay | |
| Asheville, NC | -3.2% | 910 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Green Bay, WI?
About $93,613 a year at the median, or $7,801 a month: $72,550 in pay plus about $21,063 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do recruiters earn in Green Bay?
The median was $72,550 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $47,690, the 90th $104,230, and the middle half earned $58,320 to $87,530.
Is Green Bay cheaper than the rest of Wisconsin for recruiters?
No, it costs more: a median of $72,550 against $70,540 statewide. The next area up in Wisconsin is Fond du Lac at $72,610, the next down Oshkosh-Neenah at $68,940.
How many recruiters work in Green Bay?
BLS counts about 900 in the May 2025 survey. That is 5% of the Wisconsin total of 17,360. 3 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area, with about 910.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Green Bay?
Yes: $1,420 a year more at the median. The medians are $72,550 and $71,130.
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.