Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Maine
The median recruiter in Maine earned $71,630 a year in May 2025[1], 5.7% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Maine at #22 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1071. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $45,850 | $71,630 | $105,840 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Maine earns $57,690–$89,860; the top tenth earns $105,840 or more, 2.3 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Maine median that makes about $102,329 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Maine
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $95,320 | 1,310 | |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $86,950 | 170 | |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $85,080 | 570 | |
| Bangor, ME | $80,270 | 350 | |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $82,920 | 300 |
Portland-South Portland, ME pays the most ($78,100) and Lewiston-Auburn, ME the least ($58,240): $19,860 a year apart for the same job.
What a recruiter does
A recruiter finds and attracts candidates, screens them, manages the interview process and closes offers for the hiring managers.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Maine |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | +2.0% | |
| Utah | +0.2% | |
| Maine | +0.0% | |
| Nevada | -0.0% | |
| Arizona | -0.3% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Maine?
The median was $71,630 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $57,690 to $89,860.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Maine?
About $102,329 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Maine do recruiters earn the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $78,100 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131071.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.