Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Ohio
The median recruiter in Ohio earned $70,180 a year in May 2025[1], 7.6% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Ohio at #30 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1071. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $45,950 | $70,180 | $118,340 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Ohio earns $54,570–$92,460; the top tenth earns $118,340 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 Ohio median that makes about $100,257 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 Ohio
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $97,460 | 7,740 | |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $95,960 | 7,110 | |
| Cleveland, OH | $92,440 | 6,330 | |
| Akron, OH | $90,430 | 1,800 | |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $85,830 | 1,100 | |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $93,000 | 2,160 | |
| Toledo, OH | $83,800 | 1,500 | |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $82,640 | 570 | |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $80,320 | 990 | |
| Lima, OH | $80,530 | 230 | |
| Springfield, OH | $76,470 | 200 | |
| Sandusky, OH | $79,920 | 210 | |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $76,990 | 800 | |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $76,130 | 690 | |
| Mansfield, OH | $75,400 | 190 | |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $77,510 | 770 |
Columbus, OH pays the most ($75,440) and Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area the least ($60,430): $15,010 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 Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | +0.5% | |
| Pennsylvania | +0.4% | |
| Ohio | +0.0% | |
| Michigan | -0.9% | |
| Kentucky | -1.7% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Ohio?
The median was $70,180 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $54,570 to $92,460.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Ohio?
About $100,257 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Ohio do recruiters earn the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $75,440 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. Data checked 2026-10-16.