Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in New Mexico
The median recruiter in New Mexico earned $68,050 a year in May 2025[1], 10.4% below the US median of $75,940. That puts New Mexico at #34 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 Mexico | $46,620 | $68,050 | $117,170 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in New Mexico earns $56,220–$89,560; the top tenth earns $117,170 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 New Mexico median that makes about $97,214 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 Mexico
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $102,480 | 470 | |
| Albuquerque, NM | $95,560 | 2,250 | |
| Santa Fe, NM | $81,350 | 320 | |
| Farmington, NM | $76,150 | 160 | |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $75,310 | 480 | |
| Las Cruces, NM | $72,290 | 290 |
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($76,170) and Las Cruces, NM the least ($57,150): $19,020 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 Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | +1.4% | |
| Texas | +1.3% | |
| New Mexico | +0.0% | |
| South Dakota | -0.7% | |
| Tennessee | -1.0% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in New Mexico?
The median was $68,050 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $56,220 to $89,560.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in New Mexico?
About $97,214 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in New Mexico do recruiters earn the most?
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $76,170 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.