Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Oklahoma
The median recruiter in Oklahoma earned $61,630 a year in May 2025[1], 18.8% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Oklahoma at #48 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $39,990 | $61,630 | $103,460 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Oklahoma earns $48,560–$81,280; the top tenth earns $103,460 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 Oklahoma median that makes about $88,043 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 Oklahoma
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | $81,060 | 2,560 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $84,610 | 3,900 | |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $84,230 | 560 | |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $85,580 | 240 | |
| Lawton, OK | $81,330 | 220 | |
| Enid, OK | $79,050 | 110 | |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $79,250 | 450 | |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $71,520 | 840 |
Tulsa, OK pays the most ($63,490) and Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area the least ($55,550): $7,940 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 Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | +3.5% | |
| Nebraska | +0.5% | |
| Oklahoma | +0.0% | |
| Louisiana | -0.5% | |
| Mississippi | -2.2% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Oklahoma?
The median was $61,630 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $48,560 to $81,280.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Oklahoma?
About $88,043 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Oklahoma do recruiters earn the most?
Tulsa, OK, with a median of $63,490 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.