Recruiter salary in Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho Falls is a lower-cost market for recruiters: the median of $63,860 a year1 is 1.7% below the Idaho statewide median of $64,990, and 15.9% below the US median of $75,940. Among US areas it comes in at #327 of 521. The market is small, about 280 people, 7% of the Idaho total, so expect few local candidates at a time.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Idaho Falls, ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Idaho Falls against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $39,520 | $63,860 | $110,080 | |
| Idaho | $43,820 | $64,990 | $102,490 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Idaho Falls earns $48,060–$88,200. The top tenth earns $110,080 or more, 2.8 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. The mean ($71,700) is 12% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $40,140 wide, between the figure for Idaho ($31,590) 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 | $39,520 | $3,293 | $19.00 | $50,994 |
| 25th percentile | $48,060 | $4,005 | $23.11 | $62,013 |
| Median | $63,860 | $5,322 | $30.70 | $82,400 |
| 75th percentile | $88,200 | $7,350 | $42.40 | $113,806 |
| 90th percentile | $110,080 | $9,173 | $52.92 | $142,039 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $24,340 over the median, the 25th only $15,800 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $31,406 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 Idaho Falls, and the Idaho statewide median of $64,990 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Idaho Falls
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 $18,540 to the $63,860 median and brings it to $82,400 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 Idaho Falls
Of the 15 roles we track in Idaho Falls, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between accountants ($74,410) and office managers ($58,480). Project Coordinator is the highest at $102,250.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +60.1% | 650 | |
| Accountant | +16.5% | 420 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 280 | |
| Office Manager | -8.4% | 700 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -11.2% | 330 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #10 of the 15 roles we track in Idaho Falls (-15.9%), between office managers (-15.9%) and administrative assistants (-16.0%). The typical role here is at -14.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 3.7% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Idaho Falls, 4.7% across Idaho and 5.8% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Idaho
Across the 8 areas of Idaho with data for this job, the median runs from $61,150 in Pocatello to $66,060 in Boise City, a gap of $4,910 a year. Of the 2 areas in Idaho with more recruiters than Idaho Falls, 1 pays less: the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area ($62,290).
| Area | Median | vs Idaho Falls | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | +3.4% | 2,180 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | +3.4% | 110 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | this area | 280 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | -0.6% | 280 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | -1.5% | 240 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | -2.5% | 290 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -4.1% | 190 |
Idaho Falls against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Idaho Falls is #375 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Idaho, Bangor and Altoona pay just above Idaho Falls and Kankakee and Decatur just below. All four are within $160 a year of the median in Idaho Falls. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Idaho Falls | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | +22.2% | 280 | jobs | |
| Burlington, NC | +8.8% | 280 | jobs | |
| Grand Junction, CO | +4.4% | 280 | jobs | |
| Altoona, PA | +0.1% | 310 | pay | |
| Bangor, ME | +0.1% | 350 | pay | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | this area | 280 | ||
| Kankakee, IL | -0.2% | 160 | pay | |
| Decatur, IL | -0.3% | 140 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Idaho Falls, ID?
About $82,400 a year at the median, or $6,867 a month: $63,860 in pay plus about $18,540 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Idaho Falls?
The median was $63,860 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $39,520, the 90th $110,080, and the middle half earned $48,060 to $88,200.
Is Idaho Falls cheaper than the rest of Idaho for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $63,860 against $64,990 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is Lewiston at $66,000, the next down Coeur d'Alene at $63,450.
How many recruiters work in Idaho Falls?
BLS counts about 280 in the May 2025 survey. That is 7% of the Idaho total of 3,930. 3 areas in Idaho have more; the closest in size is Coeur d'Alene, with about 280.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Idaho Falls?
Yes: $5,380 a year more at the median. The medians are $63,860 and $58,480.
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 2026-11-13.