Recruiter salary in Utica-Rome, NY
Utica-Rome is a lower-cost market for recruiters: the median of $72,420 a year1 is 14.2% below the New York statewide median of $84,380, and 4.6% below the US median of $75,940. Nationally it ranks #159 of 521 areas. About 540 recruiters work here.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Utica-Rome, NY. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Utica-Rome against New York and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica-Rome, NY | $47,980 | $72,420 | $115,790 | |
| New York | $56,040 | $84,380 | $149,990 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Utica-Rome earns $57,900–$92,870. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $115,790, 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 $34,970 wide, against $53,120 across New York and $40,770 nationally: employers in Utica-Rome 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 | $47,980 | $3,998 | $23.07 | $61,910 |
| 25th percentile | $57,900 | $4,825 | $27.84 | $74,710 |
| Median | $72,420 | $6,035 | $34.82 | $93,445 |
| 75th percentile | $92,870 | $7,739 | $44.65 | $119,832 |
| 90th percentile | $115,790 | $9,649 | $55.67 | $149,406 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $20,450 a year in pay and about $26,387 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $14,520 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 Utica-Rome, and the New York statewide median of $84,380 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Utica-Rome
At the $72,420 median, a local hire costs about $93,445 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $21,025 here. 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 Utica-Rome
Of the 17 roles we track in Utica-Rome, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between accountants ($79,830) and marketing specialists ($70,170). Project Coordinator is the highest at $100,430.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +38.7% | 420 | |
| Accountant | +10.2% | 1,040 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 540 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -3.1% | 460 | |
| Executive Assistant | -7.5% | 470 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #10 of the 17 roles we track in Utica-Rome (-4.6%), between accountants (-4.6%) and medical administrative assistants (-5.1%). The typical role here is at -4.6%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 4.8% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Utica-Rome, 5.0% across New York and 5.8% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in New York
Across the 16 areas of New York with data for this job, the median runs from $68,170 in Glens Falls to $89,780 in New York-Newark, a gap of $21,610 a year. All 8 areas in New York with more recruiters than Utica-Rome also pay more, among them New York-Newark, NY-NJ ($89,780) and Albany-Schenectady, NY ($77,000).
| Area | Median | vs Utica-Rome | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | +2.1% | 180 | |
| Southwest New York (Nonmetro) | +2.1% | 670 | |
| Central East New York (Nonmetro) | +2.0% | 590 | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | this area | 540 | |
| Elmira, NY | -0.4% | 130 | |
| Kingston, NY | -0.5% | 200 | |
| Capital/Northern New York (Nonmetro) | -1.2% | 510 |
Utica-Rome against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Utica-Rome is #231 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside New York, Lansing-East Lansing and Houston-Pasadena pay just above Utica-Rome and Mankato and Yakima just below. All four are within $240 a year of the median in Utica-Rome. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Utica-Rome | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena, TX | +0.2% | 18,320 | pay | |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | +0.1% | 1,520 | pay | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | this area | 540 | ||
| Mankato, MN | -0.0% | 260 | pay | |
| Yakima, WA | -0.3% | 390 | pay | |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | -7.0% | 540 | jobs | |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | -9.3% | 540 | jobs | |
| Charleston, WV | -15.1% | 540 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Utica-Rome, NY?
About $93,445 a year at the median, or $7,787 a month: $72,420 in pay plus about $21,025 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Utica-Rome?
The median was $72,420 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $47,980, the 90th $115,790, and the middle half earned $57,900 to $92,870.
Is Utica-Rome cheaper than the rest of New York for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $72,420 against $84,380 statewide. The next area up in New York is the Central East New York nonmetro area at $73,880, the next down Elmira at $72,160.
How many recruiters work in Utica-Rome?
BLS counts about 540 in the May 2025 survey. 8 areas in New York have more; the closest in size is the Central East New York nonmetro area, with about 590.
Does a recruiter cost more than a marketing specialist in Utica-Rome?
Yes: $2,250 a year more at the median. The medians are $72,420 and $70,170.
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.