Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in New Hampshire
The median recruiter in New Hampshire earned $70,840 a year in May 2025[1], 6.7% below the US median of $75,940. That puts New Hampshire at #26 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $47,700 | $70,840 | $122,560 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in New Hampshire earns $57,090–$93,650; the top tenth earns $122,560 or more, 2.6 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 New Hampshire median that makes about $101,200 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 New Hampshire
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $95,620 | 1,070 | |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $95,840 | 360 | |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $85,190 | 500 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $80,340 | 220 |
Manchester-Nashua, NH pays the most ($74,760) and Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area the least ($61,200): $13,560 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 New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | +0.8% | |
| Kansas | +0.0% | |
| New Hampshire | +0.0% | |
| Georgia (US state) | -0.4% | |
| Wisconsin | -0.4% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in New Hampshire?
The median was $70,840 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $57,090 to $93,650.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in New Hampshire?
About $101,200 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in New Hampshire do recruiters earn the most?
Manchester-Nashua, NH, with a median of $74,760 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.