Recruiter salary in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
BLS publishes pay for this job in only one area of Rhode Island, and it is Providence-Warwick. The median is $76,930 a year1, about level with the Rhode Island statewide median of $77,560 and 1.3% above the US median of $75,940. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#76 of 521). About 4,180 recruiters work here.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Providence-Warwick against Rhode Island and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $51,210 | $76,930 | $125,600 | |
| Rhode Island | $51,270 | $77,560 | $128,250 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Providence-Warwick earns $61,480–$97,170. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $125,600, only 2.5 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 $35,690 wide, between the figure for Rhode Island ($35,030) and the US figure ($40,770).
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,210 | $4,268 | $24.62 | $66,077 |
| 25th percentile | $61,480 | $5,123 | $29.56 | $79,329 |
| Median | $76,930 | $6,411 | $36.99 | $99,265 |
| 75th percentile | $97,170 | $8,098 | $46.72 | $125,381 |
| 90th percentile | $125,600 | $10,467 | $60.38 | $162,065 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $20,240 a year in pay and about $26,116 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $15,450 in pay. 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 25th percentile and the median in Providence-Warwick, and the Rhode Island statewide median of $77,560 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Providence-Warwick
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 $22,335 to the $76,930 median and brings it to $99,265 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 Providence-Warwick
Of the 17 roles we track in Providence-Warwick, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between sales development representatives ($77,760) and executive assistants ($76,450). Project Coordinator is the highest at $104,510.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +9.1% | 4,080 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +1.1% | n/a | |
| Recruiter | this role | 4,180 | |
| Executive Assistant | -0.6% | 1,520 | |
| Office Manager | -3.2% | 6,930 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #15 of the 17 roles we track in Providence-Warwick (+1.3%), between medical administrative assistants (+2.0%) and executive assistants (-0.2%). The typical role here is at +5.9%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Providence-Warwick than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 6.3% of the jobs in the 16 of these roles with a job count in Providence-Warwick, 6.6% across Rhode Island and 6.2% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Providence-Warwick against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Providence-Warwick is #44 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Rhode Island, Albany-Schenectady and Modesto pay just above Providence-Warwick and Merced and Norwich-New London just below. All four are within $140 a year of the median in Providence-Warwick. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Providence-Warwick | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | +0.2% | 730 | pay | |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY | +0.1% | 2,970 | pay | |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | this area | 4,180 | ||
| Merced, CA | -0.1% | 280 | pay | |
| Norwich-New London, CT | -0.2% | 440 | pay | |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake, VA-NC | -0.9% | 4,290 | jobs | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | -9.1% | 4,470 | jobs | |
| Omaha, NE-IA | -19.6% | 4,330 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA?
About $99,265 a year at the median, or $8,272 a month: $76,930 in pay plus about $22,335 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Providence-Warwick?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $76,930 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $51,210, the 90th $125,600, and the middle half earned $61,480 to $97,170.
How many recruiters work in Providence-Warwick?
BLS counts about 4,180 in the May 2025 survey.
Does a recruiter cost more than an executive assistant in Providence-Warwick?
Yes: $480 a year more at the median. The medians are $76,930 and $76,450.
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.