Recruiter salary in Visalia, CA
Visalia is a lower-cost market for recruiters: the median of $74,050 a year1 is 11.3% below the California statewide median of $83,500, and 2.5% below the US median of $75,940. Among US areas it comes in at #135 of 521. About 580 recruiters work here.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Visalia, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Visalia against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | $47,740 | $74,050 | $117,410 | |
| California | $52,770 | $83,500 | $151,410 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
Recruiters at the 90th percentile earn $117,410, 2.5 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of recruiters in Visalia earns $59,290–$96,980. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $37,690 wide, against $51,370 across California and $40,770 nationally: employers in Visalia 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 | $47,740 | $3,978 | $22.95 | $61,600 |
| 25th percentile | $59,290 | $4,941 | $28.50 | $76,503 |
| Median | $74,050 | $6,171 | $35.60 | $95,548 |
| 75th percentile | $96,980 | $8,082 | $46.62 | $125,135 |
| 90th percentile | $117,410 | $9,784 | $56.45 | $151,497 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $22,930 over the median, the 25th only $14,760 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $29,587 a year in employer cost. 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 Visalia, and the California statewide median of $83,500 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Visalia
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 $21,498 to the $74,050 median and brings it to $95,548 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 Visalia
Of the 17 roles we track in Visalia, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between executive assistants ($74,440) and office managers ($72,470). Project Coordinator is the highest at $95,770.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +7.2% | 870 | |
| Executive Assistant | +0.5% | 240 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 580 | |
| Office Manager | -2.1% | 1,240 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -10.4% | 340 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #11 of the 17 roles we track in Visalia (-2.5%), between bookkeepers (+1.0%) and executive assistants (-2.8%). The typical role here is at +1.6%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Visalia than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 5.8% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Visalia, 6.2% across California and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in California
Across the 28 areas of California with data for this job, the median runs from $70,830 in Redding to $112,140 in San Jose-Sunnyvale, a gap of $41,310 a year. All 16 areas in California with more recruiters than Visalia also pay more, among them Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA ($80,220) and San Francisco-Oakland, CA ($103,140).
| Area | Median | vs Visalia | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City, CA | +0.9% | 180 | |
| Fresno, CA | +0.2% | 1,770 | |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California (Nonmetro) | +0.1% | 380 | |
| Visalia, CA | this area | 580 | |
| Chico, CA | -0.2% | 310 | |
| El Centro, CA | -2.8% | 220 | |
| Redding, CA | -4.3% | 250 |
Visalia against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Visalia is #213 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside California, Raleigh-Cary and Pittsfield pay just above Visalia and Peoria and Watertown-Fort Drum just below. All four are within $160 a year of the median in Visalia. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Visalia | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | +6.2% | 580 | jobs | |
| Greeley, CO | +2.9% | 580 | jobs | |
| Pittsfield, MA | +0.2% | 290 | pay | |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | +0.2% | 5,710 | pay | |
| Visalia, CA | this area | 580 | ||
| Peoria, IL | -0.0% | 890 | pay | |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | -0.2% | 180 | pay | |
| Waco, TX | -14.5% | 590 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Visalia, CA?
About $95,548 a year at the median, or $7,962 a month: $74,050 in pay plus about $21,498 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do recruiters earn in Visalia?
The median was $74,050 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $47,740, the 90th $117,410, and the middle half earned $59,290 to $96,980.
Is Visalia cheaper than the rest of California for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $74,050 against $83,500 statewide. The next area up in California is the North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetro area at $74,160, the next down Chico at $73,910.
How many recruiters work in Visalia?
BLS counts about 580 in the May 2025 survey. 16 areas in California have more; the closest in size is San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, with about 610.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Visalia?
Yes: $1,580 a year more at the median. The medians are $74,050 and $72,470.
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.