Recruiter salary in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI
Oshkosh-Neenah is a lower-cost market for recruiters: the median of $68,940 a year1 is 2.3% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $70,540, and 9.2% below the US median of $75,940. Nationally it ranks #210 of 521 areas. About 530 recruiters work here, 3% of the Wisconsin total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Oshkosh-Neenah, WI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Oshkosh-Neenah against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $48,530 | $68,940 | $102,500 | |
| Wisconsin | $47,860 | $70,540 | $105,270 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Oshkosh-Neenah earns $58,680–$83,350. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $102,500, only 2.1 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $24,670 wide, against $27,560 across Wisconsin and $40,770 nationally: employers in Oshkosh-Neenah pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,530 | $4,044 | $23.33 | $62,619 |
| 25th percentile | $58,680 | $4,890 | $28.21 | $75,716 |
| Median | $68,940 | $5,745 | $33.14 | $88,955 |
| 75th percentile | $83,350 | $6,946 | $40.07 | $107,548 |
| 90th percentile | $102,500 | $8,542 | $49.28 | $132,258 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $10,260 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $14,410, or about $18,594 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $75,940 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Oshkosh-Neenah, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $70,540 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Oshkosh-Neenah
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $20,015 to the $68,940 median and brings it to $88,955 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Oshkosh-Neenah
Of the 16 roles we track in Oshkosh-Neenah, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between executive assistants ($75,850) and office managers ($66,040). Project Coordinator is the highest at $94,030.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +12.5% | 690 | |
| Executive Assistant | +10.0% | 140 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 530 | |
| Office Manager | -4.2% | 740 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -6.2% | 70 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #13 of the 16 roles we track in Oshkosh-Neenah (-9.2%), between project coordinators (-8.1%) and paralegals (-9.7%). The typical role here is at -3.1%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Oshkosh-Neenah than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 5.9% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Oshkosh-Neenah, 6.2% across Wisconsin and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Wisconsin
Across the 17 areas of Wisconsin with data for this job, the median runs from $63,270 in Janesville-Beloit to $76,660 in Madison, a gap of $13,390 a year. Of the 7 areas in Wisconsin with more recruiters than Oshkosh-Neenah, 3 pay less: the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area ($65,570), the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area ($63,800) and Appleton, WI ($63,650).
| Area | Median | vs Oshkosh-Neenah | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | +6.5% | 290 | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | +5.3% | 270 | |
| Green Bay, WI | +5.2% | 900 | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | this area | 530 | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | -2.5% | 400 | |
| Wausau, WI | -3.2% | 330 | |
| South Central Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | -4.9% | 910 |
Oshkosh-Neenah against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Oshkosh-Neenah is #236 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Wisconsin, Dayton-Kettering and Memphis pay just above Oshkosh-Neenah and Deltona-Daytona Beach and Pueblo just below. All four are within $210 a year of the median in Oshkosh-Neenah. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Oshkosh-Neenah | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, OR | +10.5% | 530 | jobs | |
| Memphis, TN-MS | +0.3% | 3,650 | pay | |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | +0.1% | 2,160 | pay | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | this area | 530 | ||
| Deltona-Daytona Beach, FL | -0.1% | 970 | pay | |
| Pueblo, CO | -0.2% | 290 | pay | |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | -6.3% | 530 | jobs | |
| Jefferson City, MO | -9.5% | 530 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI?
About $88,955 a year at the median, or $7,413 a month: $68,940 in pay plus about $20,015 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do recruiters earn in Oshkosh-Neenah?
The median was $68,940 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,530, the 90th $102,500, and the middle half earned $58,680 to $83,350.
Is Oshkosh-Neenah cheaper than the rest of Wisconsin for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $68,940 against $70,540 statewide. The next area up in Wisconsin is Green Bay at $72,550, the next down Racine-Mount Pleasant at $67,200.
How many recruiters work in Oshkosh-Neenah?
BLS counts about 530 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Wisconsin total of 17,360. 7 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is the Western Wisconsin nonmetro area, with about 580.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Oshkosh-Neenah?
Yes: $2,900 a year more at the median. The medians are $68,940 and $66,040.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.