Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Rhode Island
The median recruiter in Rhode Island earned $77,560 a year in May 2025[1], 2.1% above the US median of $75,940. That puts Rhode Island at #15 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $51,270 | $77,560 | $128,250 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Rhode Island earns $62,180–$97,210; the top tenth earns $128,250 or more, 2.5 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 Rhode Island median that makes about $110,800 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 Rhode Island
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $97,170 | 4,180 |
What a recruiter does
A recruiter finds and attracts candidates, screens them, manages the interview process and closes offers for the hiring managers.
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Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Rhode Island?
The median was $77,560 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $62,180 to $97,210.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Rhode Island?
About $110,800 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Rhode Island do recruiters earn the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $76,930 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.