Recruiter salary in Saginaw, MI
Saginaw is a lower-cost market for recruiters: the median of $66,060 a year1 is 5.0% below the Michigan statewide median of $69,520, and 13.0% below the US median of $75,940. Among US areas it comes in at #265 of 521. About 400 recruiters work here, 2% of the Michigan total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Saginaw, MI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Saginaw against Michigan and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw, MI | $44,990 | $66,060 | $107,720 | |
| Michigan | $46,580 | $69,520 | $110,710 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Saginaw earns $51,150–$82,490. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $107,720, only 2.4 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 $31,340 wide, against $33,710 across Michigan and $40,770 nationally: employers in Saginaw 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 | $44,990 | $3,749 | $21.63 | $58,052 |
| 25th percentile | $51,150 | $4,262 | $24.59 | $66,000 |
| Median | $66,060 | $5,505 | $31.76 | $85,239 |
| 75th percentile | $82,490 | $6,874 | $39.66 | $106,439 |
| 90th percentile | $107,720 | $8,977 | $51.79 | $138,994 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $16,430 a year in pay and about $21,200 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $14,910 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 Saginaw, and the Michigan statewide median of $69,520 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Saginaw
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 $19,179 to the $66,060 median and brings it to $85,239 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 Saginaw
Of the 17 roles we track in Saginaw, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between executive assistants ($67,540) and office managers ($61,910). Project Coordinator is the highest at $94,960.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +15.5% | 790 | |
| Executive Assistant | +2.2% | 140 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 400 | |
| Office Manager | -6.3% | 520 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -10.0% | 80 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #12 of the 17 roles we track in Saginaw (-13.0%), between executive assistants (-11.8%) and data entry specialists (-13.1%). The typical role here is at -10.9%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 4.9% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Saginaw, 6.3% across Michigan and 5.8% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Michigan
Across the 19 areas of Michigan with data for this job, the median runs from $60,280 in the Northern Michigan nonmetro area to $77,770 in Ann Arbor, a gap of $17,490 a year. Of the 10 areas in Michigan with more recruiters than Saginaw, 5 pay less, the largest of them Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI ($65,760), Kalamazoo-Portage, MI ($64,560) and Flint, MI ($64,260).
| Area | Median | vs Saginaw | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek, MI | +0.9% | 270 | |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan (Nonmetro) | +0.9% | 450 | |
| Southern Michigan (Nonmetro) | +0.5% | 590 | |
| Saginaw, MI | this area | 400 | |
| Niles, MI | -0.0% | 270 | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | -0.5% | 3,490 | |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | -2.3% | 690 |
Saginaw against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Saginaw is #301 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Michigan, Boise City and Anniston-Oxford pay just above Saginaw and Lewiston and Clarksville just below. All four are within $380 a year of the median in Saginaw. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Saginaw | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | +15.1% | 400 | jobs | |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | +0.0% | 190 | pay | |
| Boise City, ID | +0.0% | 2,180 | pay | |
| Saginaw, MI | this area | 400 | ||
| Lewiston, ID-WA | -0.1% | 110 | pay | |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | -0.6% | 540 | pay | |
| Dalton, GA | -16.0% | 400 | jobs | |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | -17.9% | 400 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Saginaw, MI?
About $85,239 a year at the median, or $7,103 a month: $66,060 in pay plus about $19,179 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do recruiters earn in Saginaw?
The median was $66,060 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $44,990, the 90th $107,720, and the middle half earned $51,150 to $82,490.
Is Saginaw cheaper than the rest of Michigan for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $66,060 against $69,520 statewide. The next area up in Michigan is the Southern Michigan nonmetro area at $66,420, the next down Niles at $66,050.
How many recruiters work in Saginaw?
BLS counts about 400 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Michigan total of 25,520. 10 areas in Michigan have more; the closest in size is the Northern Michigan nonmetro area, with about 430.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Saginaw?
Yes: $4,150 a year more at the median. The medians are $66,060 and $61,910.
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.