Recruiter salary in Midland, TX
Midland is the most expensive place in Texas to hire a recruiter. The median is $78,650 a year1, 14.1% above the Texas statewide median of $68,920 and 3.6% above the US median of $75,940. Nationally that is #49 of 521 areas, in the top tenth. BLS counts about 580 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Midland, TX. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Midland against Texas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $48,710 | $78,650 | $120,730 | |
| Texas | $43,410 | $68,920 | $117,060 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Midland earns $59,180–$98,790. The top tenth earns $120,730 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $39,610 wide, between the figure for Texas ($37,890) and the US figure ($40,770).
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,710 | $4,059 | $23.42 | $62,852 |
| 25th percentile | $59,180 | $4,932 | $28.45 | $76,361 |
| Median | $78,650 | $6,554 | $37.81 | $101,484 |
| 75th percentile | $98,790 | $8,232 | $47.50 | $127,471 |
| 90th percentile | $120,730 | $10,061 | $58.04 | $155,781 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $19,470 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $20,140, or about $25,987 once benefits are added. 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 25th percentile and the median in Midland, and the Texas statewide median of $68,920 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Midland
At the $78,650 median, a local hire costs about $101,484 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,834 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 Midland
Of the 16 roles we track in Midland, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between sales development representatives ($80,460) and office managers ($72,970). Accountant is the highest at $100,890.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +24.8% | 930 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +2.3% | 1,710 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 580 | |
| Office Manager | -7.2% | 1,100 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -7.8% | 250 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #6 of the 16 roles we track in Midland (+3.6%), between office managers (+5.0%) and bookkeepers (+3.0%). The typical role here is at +2.4%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 5.1% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Midland, 5.5% across Texas and 5.9% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Texas
Across the 32 areas of Texas with data for this job, the median runs from $46,630 in Eagle Pass to $78,650 in Midland, a gap of $32,020 a year. All 15 areas in Texas with more recruiters than Midland pay less, among them Dallas-Fort Worth, TX ($70,700) and Houston-Pasadena, TX ($72,550).
| Area | Median | vs Midland | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | this area | 580 | |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | -3.5% | 8,940 | |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | -7.3% | 7,570 | |
| Houston-Pasadena, TX | -7.8% | 18,320 | |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | -10.1% | 29,190 | |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | -10.8% | 720 | |
| Odessa, TX | -17.2% | 290 |
Midland against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Midland is #212 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Texas, Huntsville and Mount Vernon-Anacortes pay just above Midland and Fort Collins-Loveland and Sierra Vista-Douglas just below. All four are within $200 a year of the median in Midland. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Midland | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | +0.3% | 600 | jobs | |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | +0.2% | 230 | pay | |
| Huntsville, AL | +0.2% | 1,630 | pay | |
| Midland, TX | this area | 580 | ||
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | -0.2% | 900 | pay | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | -0.3% | 200 | pay | |
| Greeley, CO | -3.1% | 580 | jobs | |
| Visalia, CA | -5.8% | 580 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Midland, TX?
About $101,484 a year at the median, or $8,457 a month: $78,650 in pay plus about $22,834 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Midland?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $78,650 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,710, the 90th $120,730, and the middle half earned $59,180 to $98,790.
Is Midland the most expensive area in Texas for recruiters?
Yes. Its median of $78,650 is the highest of 32 areas in Texas. Austin-Round Rock comes next at $75,860.
How many recruiters work in Midland?
BLS counts about 580 in the May 2025 survey. 15 areas in Texas have more; the closest in size is Waco, with about 590.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Midland?
Yes: $5,680 a year more at the median. The medians are $78,650 and $72,970.
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.