Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in South Dakota
The median recruiter in South Dakota earned $67,590 a year in May 2025[1], 11.0% below the US median of $75,940. That puts South Dakota at #35 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $50,670 | $67,590 | $104,550 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in South Dakota earns $54,910–$88,100; the top tenth earns $104,550 or more, 2.1 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 South Dakota median that makes about $96,557 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 South Dakota
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $91,170 | 230 | |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $91,460 | 670 | |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $83,440 | 270 | |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $84,610 | 140 |
Rapid City, SD pays the most ($74,980) and West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area the least ($62,590): $12,390 a year apart for the same job.
What a recruiter does
A recruiter finds and attracts candidates, screens them, manages the interview process and closes offers for the hiring managers.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | +2.0% | |
| New Mexico | +0.7% | |
| South Dakota | +0.0% | |
| Tennessee | -0.3% | |
| Missouri | -0.9% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in South Dakota?
The median was $67,590 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $54,910 to $88,100.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in South Dakota?
About $96,557 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in South Dakota do recruiters earn the most?
Rapid City, SD, with a median of $74,980 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.