Recruiter salary in Naples-Marco Island, FL
For this job Naples-Marco Island sits between the state and national figures, with a median of $68,420 a year1. That is 3.0% above the Florida statewide median of $66,410, and 9.9% below the US median of $75,940. Among US areas it comes in at #216 of 521. About 730 recruiters work here, 1% of the Florida total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Naples-Marco Island, FL. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Naples-Marco Island against Florida and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $44,440 | $68,420 | $113,300 | |
| Florida | $44,920 | $66,410 | $115,920 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
Recruiters at the 90th percentile earn $113,300, 2.5 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of recruiters in Naples-Marco Island earns $54,640–$90,000. The mean ($76,230) is 11% 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 $35,360 wide, against $39,150 across Florida and $40,770 nationally: employers in Naples-Marco Island 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 | $44,440 | $3,703 | $21.37 | $57,342 |
| 25th percentile | $54,640 | $4,553 | $26.27 | $70,503 |
| Median | $68,420 | $5,702 | $32.89 | $88,284 |
| 75th percentile | $90,000 | $7,500 | $43.27 | $116,129 |
| 90th percentile | $113,300 | $9,442 | $54.47 | $146,194 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $21,580 over the median, the 25th only $13,780 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $27,845 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 Naples-Marco Island, and the Florida statewide median of $66,410 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Naples-Marco Island
At the $68,420 median, a local hire costs about $88,284 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $19,864 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 Naples-Marco Island
Of the 17 roles we track in Naples-Marco Island, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between office managers ($71,140) and executive assistants ($67,590). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,250.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +10.0% | 800 | |
| Office Manager | +4.0% | 1,540 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 730 | |
| Executive Assistant | -1.2% | 260 | |
| Paralegal | -5.5% | 520 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #15 of the 17 roles we track in Naples-Marco Island (-9.9%), between sales development representatives (-8.0%) and executive assistants (-11.8%). The typical role here is at -2.1%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Naples-Marco Island than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 4.5% of the jobs in the 16 of these roles with a job count in Naples-Marco Island, 5.4% across Florida and 5.8% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Florida
Across the 24 areas of Florida with data for this job, the median runs from $57,320 in Tallahassee to $76,230 in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach, a gap of $18,910 a year. Of the 12 areas in Florida with more recruiters than Naples-Marco Island, 10 pay less, the largest of them Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL ($67,580), Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL ($65,580) and Orlando-Kissimmee, FL ($65,430).
| Area | Median | vs Naples-Marco Island | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach, FL | +11.4% | 630 | |
| Jacksonville, FL | +5.0% | 5,060 | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach, FL | +0.7% | 970 | |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | this area | 730 | |
| Ocala, FL | -0.5% | 450 | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL | -1.2% | 18,080 | |
| North Port-Bradenton, FL | -1.9% | 1,430 |
Naples-Marco Island against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Naples-Marco Island is #160 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Florida, Winston-Salem and Gulfport-Biloxi pay just above Naples-Marco Island and Sioux Falls and Glens Falls just below. All four are within $390 a year of the median in Naples-Marco Island. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Naples-Marco Island | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | +12.6% | 730 | jobs | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +1.4% | 730 | jobs | |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | +0.6% | 760 | pay | |
| Winston-Salem, NC | +0.2% | 1,370 | pay | |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | this area | 730 | ||
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | -0.3% | 670 | pay | |
| Glens Falls, NY | -0.4% | 190 | pay | |
| Appleton, WI | -7.0% | 720 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Naples-Marco Island, FL?
About $88,284 a year at the median, or $7,357 a month: $68,420 in pay plus about $19,864 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Naples-Marco Island?
The median was $68,420 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $44,440, the 90th $113,300, and the middle half earned $54,640 to $90,000.
Is Naples-Marco Island cheaper than the rest of Florida for recruiters?
No, it costs more: a median of $68,420 against $66,410 statewide. The next area up in Florida is Deltona-Daytona Beach at $68,880, the next down Ocala at $68,080.
How many recruiters work in Naples-Marco Island?
BLS counts about 730 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Florida total of 62,730. 12 areas in Florida have more; the closest in size is Gainesville, with about 740.
Does a recruiter cost more than an executive assistant in Naples-Marco Island?
Yes: $830 a year more at the median. The medians are $68,420 and $67,590.
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.