Recruiter salary in Provo-Orem, UT
For this job Provo-Orem sits between the state and national figures, with a median of $73,330 a year1. That is 2.2% above the Utah statewide median of $71,750, and 3.4% below the US median of $75,940. Nationally it ranks #146 of 521 areas. About 2,000 recruiters work here, 20% of the Utah total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Provo-Orem against Utah and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo-Orem, UT | $45,900 | $73,330 | $123,780 | |
| Utah | $46,800 | $71,750 | $123,780 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
Recruiters at the 90th percentile earn $123,780, 2.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of recruiters in Provo-Orem earns $55,170–$98,750. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $43,580 wide, wider than in Utah as a whole ($38,640) and the US ($40,770), so what a recruiter earns in Provo-Orem depends more on the employer.
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,900 | $3,825 | $22.07 | $59,226 |
| 25th percentile | $55,170 | $4,598 | $26.52 | $71,187 |
| Median | $73,330 | $6,111 | $35.25 | $94,619 |
| 75th percentile | $98,750 | $8,229 | $47.48 | $127,419 |
| 90th percentile | $123,780 | $10,315 | $59.51 | $159,716 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $25,420 a year in pay and about $32,800 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $18,160 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 median and the 75th percentile in Provo-Orem, and the Utah statewide median of $71,750 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Provo-Orem
At the $73,330 median, a local hire costs about $94,619 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $21,289 here. 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 Provo-Orem
Of the 16 roles we track in Provo-Orem, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between accountants ($75,700) and office managers ($65,530). Project Coordinator is the highest at $88,180.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +20.3% | 2,800 | |
| Accountant | +3.2% | 3,020 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 2,000 | |
| Office Manager | -10.6% | 3,260 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -14.1% | 3,270 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #4 of the 16 roles we track in Provo-Orem (-3.4%), between virtual receptionists (-3.3%) and data entry specialists (-4.5%). The typical role here is at -7.5%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost more in Provo-Orem than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 5.3% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Provo-Orem, 5.1% across Utah and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Utah
Across the 7 areas of Utah with data for this job, the median runs from $58,140 in St. George to $74,410 in Salt Lake City-Murray, a gap of $16,270 a year. The one area in Utah with more recruiters, Salt Lake City-Murray, UT ($74,410), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs Provo-Orem | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | +1.5% | 5,350 | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | this area | 2,000 | |
| Ogden, UT | -2.8% | 1,430 | |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah (Nonmetro) | -8.1% | 230 | |
| Logan, UT-ID | -11.4% | 260 | |
| High Desert Utah (Nonmetro) | -11.8% | 330 | |
| St. George, UT | -20.7% | 300 |
Provo-Orem against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Provo-Orem is #70 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Utah, Sheboygan and Albany pay just above Provo-Orem and Grand Forks and Albuquerque just below. All four are within $520 a year of the median in Provo-Orem. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Provo-Orem | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | +5.4% | 2,050 | jobs | |
| Honolulu, HI | +2.9% | 1,990 | jobs | |
| Albany, OR | +0.7% | 210 | pay | |
| Sheboygan, WI | +0.1% | 290 | pay | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | this area | 2,000 | ||
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | -0.0% | 190 | pay | |
| Albuquerque, NM | -0.1% | 2,250 | pay | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | -16.3% | 1,960 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Provo-Orem, UT?
About $94,619 a year at the median, or $7,885 a month: $73,330 in pay plus about $21,289 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Provo-Orem?
The median was $73,330 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $45,900, the 90th $123,780, and the middle half earned $55,170 to $98,750.
Is Provo-Orem cheaper than the rest of Utah for recruiters?
No, it costs more: a median of $73,330 against $71,750 statewide. The next area up in Utah is Salt Lake City-Murray at $74,410, the next down Ogden at $71,280.
How many recruiters work in Provo-Orem?
BLS counts about 2,000 in the May 2025 survey. That is 20% of the Utah total of 9,900. Only Salt Lake City-Murray has more in Utah.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Provo-Orem?
Yes: $7,800 a year more at the median. The medians are $73,330 and $65,530.
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.