Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Vermont
The median recruiter in Vermont earned $77,800 a year in May 2025[1], 2.4% above the US median of $75,940. That puts Vermont at #13 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $55,510 | $77,800 | $114,090 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Vermont earns $63,900–$93,300; the top tenth earns $114,090 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 Vermont median that makes about $111,143 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 Vermont
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $95,770 | 600 | |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $96,410 | 270 | |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $86,240 | 360 |
Burlington-South Burlington, VT pays the most ($78,920) and Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area the least ($74,770): $4,150 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 Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | +1.2% | |
| Oregon | +0.3% | |
| Vermont | +0.0% | |
| Delaware | -0.1% | |
| Rhode Island | -0.3% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Vermont?
The median was $77,800 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $63,900 to $93,300.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Vermont?
About $111,143 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Vermont do recruiters earn the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $78,920 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.