Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Nevada
The median recruiter in Nevada earned $71,610 a year in May 2025[1], 5.7% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Nevada at #23 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $47,150 | $71,610 | $119,050 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Nevada earns $57,680–$94,990; the top tenth earns $119,050 or more, 2.5 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 Nevada median that makes about $102,300 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 Nevada
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $96,130 | 1,320 | |
| Carson City, NV | $90,150 | 210 | |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $87,060 | 330 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $93,950 | 4,470 |
Reno, NV pays the most ($76,010) and Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV the least ($69,950): $6,060 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.
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Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Nevada?
The median was $71,610 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $57,680 to $94,990.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Nevada?
About $102,300 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Nevada do recruiters earn the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $76,010 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.