Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Massachusetts
The median recruiter in Massachusetts earned $85,630 a year in May 2025[1], 12.8% above the US median of $75,940. That puts Massachusetts at #2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $57,500 | $85,630 | $145,130 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Massachusetts earns $67,050–$115,060; the top tenth earns $145,130 or more, 2.5 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 Massachusetts median that makes about $122,329 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 Massachusetts
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $121,700 | 21,770 | |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $104,880 | 310 | |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $109,370 | 160 | |
| Springfield, MA | $97,500 | 1,030 | |
| Worcester, MA | $101,510 | 2,050 | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $102,640 | 400 | |
| Pittsfield, MA | $94,700 | 290 |
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH pays the most ($90,270) and Pittsfield, MA the least ($74,210): $16,060 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 Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | +29.6% | |
| Massachusetts | +0.0% | |
| Washington | -1.3% | |
| New York | -1.5% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Massachusetts?
The median was $85,630 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $67,050 to $115,060.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Massachusetts?
About $122,329 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Massachusetts do recruiters earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $90,270 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.