Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Nebraska
The median recruiter in Nebraska earned $61,930 a year in May 2025[1], 18.4% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Nebraska at #47 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $42,730 | $61,930 | $98,480 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Nebraska earns $48,890–$79,470; the top tenth earns $98,480 or more, 2.3 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 Nebraska median that makes about $88,471 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 Nebraska
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $78,630 | 1,130 | |
| Grand Island, NE | $76,830 | 200 | |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $80,730 | 4,330 | |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $76,980 | 450 | |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $73,320 | 650 | |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $76,960 | 180 |
Lincoln, NE pays the most ($63,280) and Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area the least ($61,560): $1,720 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
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Nebraska?
The median was $61,930 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $48,890 to $79,470.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Nebraska?
About $88,471 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Nebraska do recruiters earn the most?
Lincoln, NE, with a median of $63,280 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.