Recruiter salary in Medford, OR
Hiring a recruiter costs less in Medford than in Oregon or the country as a whole. The median is $67,540 a year1: 13.5% below the Oregon statewide median of $78,060 and 11.1% below the US median of $75,940. Nationally it ranks #228 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 430 people in this job here, 4% of the Oregon total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Medford, OR. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Medford against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | $49,360 | $67,540 | $108,180 | |
| Oregon | $51,480 | $78,060 | $126,280 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Medford earns $57,260–$86,930. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $108,180, only 2.2 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. The mean ($75,540) 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 only $29,670 wide, against $37,040 across Oregon and $40,770 nationally: employers in Medford pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,360 | $4,113 | $23.73 | $63,690 |
| 25th percentile | $57,260 | $4,772 | $27.53 | $73,884 |
| Median | $67,540 | $5,628 | $32.47 | $87,148 |
| 75th percentile | $86,930 | $7,244 | $41.79 | $112,168 |
| 90th percentile | $108,180 | $9,015 | $52.01 | $139,587 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $19,390 over the median, the 25th only $10,280 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $25,019 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 Medford, and the Oregon statewide median of $78,060 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Medford
At the $67,540 median, a local hire costs about $87,148 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $19,608 here. 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 Medford
Of the 17 roles we track in Medford, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between executive assistants ($67,990) and office managers ($65,730). Project Coordinator is the highest at $91,030.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +20.2% | 600 | |
| Executive Assistant | +0.7% | 150 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 430 | |
| Office Manager | -2.7% | 640 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -4.4% | 360 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #13 of the 17 roles we track in Medford (-11.1%), between project coordinators (-11.0%) and executive assistants (-11.2%). The typical role here is at -5.4%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Medford than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 5.1% of the jobs in the 16 of these roles with a job count in Medford, 5.6% across Oregon and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Oregon
Across the 11 areas of Oregon with data for this job, the median runs from $65,520 in Grants Pass to $80,270 in Salem, a gap of $14,750 a year. All 4 areas in Oregon with more recruiters than Medford also pay more, among them Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA ($80,100) and Salem, OR ($80,270).
| Area | Median | vs Medford | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Oregon (Nonmetro) | +6.3% | 400 | |
| Corvallis, OR | +4.3% | 210 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +2.7% | 730 | |
| Central Oregon (Nonmetro) | +2.5% | 190 | |
| Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro) | +1.7% | 220 | |
| Medford, OR | this area | 430 | |
| Grants Pass, OR | -3.0% | 100 |
Medford against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Medford is #290 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Oregon, Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Salisbury pay just above Medford and Roanoke and Muskegon-Norton Shores just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Medford. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Medford | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | +15.7% | 430 | jobs | |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | +14.6% | 430 | jobs | |
| Salisbury, MD | +0.1% | 230 | pay | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL | +0.1% | 18,080 | pay | |
| Medford, OR | this area | 430 | ||
| Roanoke, VA | -0.1% | 780 | pay | |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | -0.2% | 230 | pay | |
| Greenville, NC | -2.0% | 430 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Medford, OR?
About $87,148 a year at the median, or $7,262 a month: $67,540 in pay plus about $19,608 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Medford?
The median was $67,540 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $49,360, the 90th $108,180, and the middle half earned $57,260 to $86,930.
Is Medford cheaper than the rest of Oregon for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $67,540 against $78,060 statewide. The next area up in Oregon is the Eastern Oregon nonmetro area at $68,710, the next down Grants Pass at $65,520.
How many recruiters work in Medford?
BLS counts about 430 in the May 2025 survey. That is 4% of the Oregon total of 10,620. 4 areas in Oregon have more; the closest in size is Bend, with about 530.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Medford?
Yes: $1,810 a year more at the median. The medians are $67,540 and $65,730.
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.