Recruiter salary in Sheboygan, WI
For this job Sheboygan sits between the state and national figures, with a median of $73,410 a year1. That is 4.1% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $70,540, and 3.3% below the US median of $75,940. Among US areas it comes in at #145 of 521. BLS counts about 290 recruiters here, 2% of the Wisconsin total: a small pool for a local search.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Sheboygan, WI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Sheboygan against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | $48,450 | $73,410 | $103,180 | |
| Wisconsin | $47,860 | $70,540 | $105,270 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Sheboygan earns $60,640–$89,430. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $103,180, 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 $28,790 wide, between the figure for Wisconsin ($27,560) 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 | $48,450 | $4,038 | $23.29 | $62,516 |
| 25th percentile | $60,640 | $5,053 | $29.15 | $78,245 |
| Median | $73,410 | $6,118 | $35.29 | $94,723 |
| 75th percentile | $89,430 | $7,452 | $43.00 | $115,394 |
| 90th percentile | $103,180 | $8,598 | $49.61 | $133,135 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $12,770 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $16,020, or about $20,671 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 Sheboygan, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $70,540 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Sheboygan
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 $21,313 to the $73,410 median and brings it to $94,723 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 Sheboygan
Of the 14 roles we track in Sheboygan, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between accountants ($80,330) and office managers ($70,010). Project Coordinator is the highest at $92,490.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +26.0% | 350 | |
| Accountant | +9.4% | 390 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 290 | |
| Office Manager | -4.6% | 370 | |
| Executive Assistant | -7.4% | 70 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #8 of the 14 roles we track in Sheboygan (-3.3%), between bookkeepers (-1.0%) and accountants (-4.0%). The typical role here is at -2.2%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 6.4% of the jobs in these 14 roles in Sheboygan, 6.3% across Wisconsin and 5.9% 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 14 areas in Wisconsin with more recruiters than Sheboygan, 11 pay less, the largest of them the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area ($65,570), Green Bay, WI ($72,550) and the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area ($63,800).
| Area | Median | vs Sheboygan | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | +4.4% | 2,810 | |
| Western Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | +4.1% | 580 | |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | +2.1% | 5,050 | |
| Sheboygan, WI | this area | 290 | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | -1.1% | 270 | |
| Green Bay, WI | -1.2% | 900 | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | -6.1% | 530 |
Sheboygan against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Sheboygan is #367 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Wisconsin, Albany and Chico pay just above Sheboygan and Provo-Orem and Grand Forks just below. All four are within $500 a year of the median in Sheboygan. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Sheboygan | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CA | +0.7% | 310 | pay | |
| Albany, OR | +0.6% | 210 | pay | |
| Sheboygan, WI | this area | 290 | ||
| Provo-Orem, UT | -0.1% | 2,000 | pay | |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | -0.1% | 190 | pay | |
| Odessa, TX | -11.3% | 290 | jobs | |
| Jacksonville, NC | -11.8% | 290 | jobs | |
| Las Cruces, NM | -22.1% | 290 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Sheboygan, WI?
About $94,723 a year at the median, or $7,894 a month: $73,410 in pay plus about $21,313 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do recruiters earn in Sheboygan?
The median was $73,410 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,450, the 90th $103,180, and the middle half earned $60,640 to $89,430.
Is Sheboygan cheaper than the rest of Wisconsin for recruiters?
No, it costs more: a median of $73,410 against $70,540 statewide. The next area up in Wisconsin is Milwaukee-Waukesha at $74,970, the next down Fond du Lac at $72,610.
How many recruiters work in Sheboygan?
BLS counts about 290 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Wisconsin total of 17,360. 14 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is Wausau, with about 330.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Sheboygan?
Yes: $3,400 a year more at the median. The medians are $73,410 and $70,010.
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 2026-11-13.