Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Maryland
The median recruiter in Maryland earned $83,910 a year in May 2025[1], 10.5% above the US median of $75,940. That puts Maryland at #5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $54,410 | $83,910 | $139,400 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Maryland earns $64,760–$111,530; the top tenth earns $139,400 or more, 2.6 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 Maryland median that makes about $119,871 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 Maryland
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | $127,560 | 330 | |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $108,950 | 7,930 | |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $106,500 | 510 | |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $92,700 | 370 | |
| Salisbury, MD | $82,820 | 230 |
Lexington Park, MD pays the most ($98,170) and Salisbury, MD the least ($67,640): $30,530 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 Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | +0.8% | |
| New York | +0.6% | |
| Maryland | +0.0% | |
| California | -0.5% | |
| Connecticut | -1.2% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Maryland?
The median was $83,910 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $64,760 to $111,530.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Maryland?
About $119,871 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Maryland do recruiters earn the most?
Lexington Park, MD, with a median of $98,170 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.