Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in North Dakota
The median recruiter in North Dakota earned $75,630 a year in May 2025[1], 0.4% below the US median of $75,940. That puts North Dakota at #18 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $50,520 | $75,630 | $116,990 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in North Dakota earns $60,570–$90,000; the top tenth earns $116,990 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 North Dakota median that makes about $108,043 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 North Dakota
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minot, ND | $89,200 | 110 | |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $91,140 | 250 | |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $92,290 | 720 | |
| Bismarck, ND | $88,240 | 340 | |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $83,120 | 190 | |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $87,990 | 190 |
Minot, ND pays the most ($78,220) and East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area the least ($71,150): $7,070 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 North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | +1.8% | |
| Illinois | +1.6% | |
| North Dakota | +0.0% | |
| Hawaii | -2.5% | |
| North Carolina | -3.4% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in North Dakota?
The median was $75,630 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $60,570 to $90,000.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in North Dakota?
About $108,043 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in North Dakota do recruiters earn the most?
Minot, ND, with a median of $78,220 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.