Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Michigan
The median recruiter in Michigan earned $69,520 a year in May 2025[1], 8.5% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Michigan at #31 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1071. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $46,580 | $69,520 | $110,710 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Michigan earns $55,560–$89,270; the top tenth earns $110,710 or more, 2.4 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 Michigan median that makes about $99,314 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 Michigan
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $100,450 | 1,110 | |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $96,360 | 11,480 | |
| Midland, MI | $81,830 | 240 | |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $88,320 | 1,520 | |
| Monroe, MI | $96,140 | 210 | |
| Jackson, MI | $84,860 | 270 | |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $80,260 | 230 | |
| Battle Creek, MI | $84,610 | 270 | |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $83,990 | 450 | |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $83,760 | 590 | |
| Saginaw, MI | $82,490 | 400 | |
| Niles, MI | $88,250 | 270 | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $82,240 | 3,490 | |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $79,640 | 690 | |
| Traverse City, MI | $78,090 | 270 | |
| Flint, MI | $81,640 | 600 | |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $81,360 | 570 | |
| Bay City, MI | $78,660 | 120 | |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $76,280 | 430 |
Ann Arbor, MI pays the most ($77,770) and Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area the least ($60,280): $17,490 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 Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | +1.3% | |
| Ohio | +0.9% | |
| Michigan | +0.0% | |
| Kentucky | -0.7% | |
| Texas | -0.9% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Michigan?
The median was $69,520 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $55,560 to $89,270.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Michigan?
About $99,314 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Michigan do recruiters earn the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $77,770 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. Data checked 2026-10-16.