Recruiter salary in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
Spokane-Spokane Valley is a lower-cost market for recruiters: the median of $74,430 a year1 is 12.0% below the Washington statewide median of $84,550, and 2.0% below the US median of $75,940. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#127 of 521). About 1,370 recruiters work here, 6% of the Washington total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Spokane-Spokane Valley against Washington and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $49,280 | $74,430 | $116,780 | |
| Washington | $57,030 | $84,550 | $136,070 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Spokane-Spokane Valley earns $60,780–$93,590. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $116,780, 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 $32,810 wide, against $41,350 across Washington and $40,770 nationally: employers in Spokane-Spokane Valley 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 | $49,280 | $4,107 | $23.69 | $63,587 |
| 25th percentile | $60,780 | $5,065 | $29.22 | $78,426 |
| Median | $74,430 | $6,202 | $35.78 | $96,039 |
| 75th percentile | $93,590 | $7,799 | $45.00 | $120,761 |
| 90th percentile | $116,780 | $9,732 | $56.14 | $150,684 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $19,160 a year in pay and about $24,723 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $13,650 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley, and the Washington statewide median of $84,550 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Spokane-Spokane Valley
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 $21,609 to the $74,430 median and brings it to $96,039 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley
Of the 17 roles we track in Spokane-Spokane Valley, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between accountants ($86,350) and office managers ($72,300). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,840.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +32.8% | 1,510 | |
| Accountant | +16.0% | 2,340 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 1,370 | |
| Office Manager | -2.9% | 2,810 | |
| Executive Assistant | -3.9% | 550 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #12 of the 17 roles we track in Spokane-Spokane Valley (-2.0%), between sales development representatives (-0.1%) and project coordinators (-3.4%). The typical role here is at +4.0%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Spokane-Spokane Valley than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 5.8% of the jobs in the 16 of these roles with a job count in Spokane-Spokane Valley, 6.7% across Washington and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Washington
Across the 13 areas of Washington with data for this job, the median runs from $72,180 in Yakima to $92,770 in Seattle-Tacoma, a gap of $20,590 a year. All 2 areas in Washington with more recruiters than Spokane-Spokane Valley also pay more, among them Seattle-Tacoma, WA ($92,770) and Olympia-Lacey, WA ($86,700).
| Area | Median | vs Spokane-Spokane Valley | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | +5.0% | 430 | |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | +4.7% | 240 | |
| Eastern Washington (Nonmetro) | +4.2% | 430 | |
| Western Washington (Nonmetro) | +3.9% | 550 | |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | +1.9% | 190 | |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | this area | 1,370 | |
| Yakima, WA | -3.0% | 390 |
Spokane-Spokane Valley against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Spokane-Spokane Valley is #96 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Washington, Buffalo-Cheektowaga and Phoenix-Mesa pay just above Spokane-Spokane Valley and Salt Lake City-Murray and York-Hanover just below. All four are within $210 a year of the median in Spokane-Spokane Valley. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Spokane-Spokane Valley | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ | +0.3% | 15,430 | pay | |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | +0.1% | 2,730 | pay | |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | this area | 1,370 | ||
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | -0.0% | 5,350 | pay | |
| York-Hanover, PA | -0.1% | 980 | pay | |
| Winston-Salem, NC | -7.9% | 1,370 | jobs | |
| Wichita, KS | -12.1% | 1,380 | jobs | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | -15.4% | 1,370 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA?
About $96,039 a year at the median, or $8,003 a month: $74,430 in pay plus about $21,609 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $74,430 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $49,280, the 90th $116,780, and the middle half earned $60,780 to $93,590.
Is Spokane-Spokane Valley cheaper than the rest of Washington for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $74,430 against $84,550 statewide. The next area up in Washington is Longview-Kelso at $75,810, the next down Yakima at $72,180.
How many recruiters work in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
BLS counts about 1,370 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the Washington total of 22,770. Only Seattle-Tacoma and Olympia-Lacey have more in Washington.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Yes: $2,130 a year more at the median. The medians are $74,430 and $72,300.
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.