Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Wyoming
The median recruiter in Wyoming earned $66,970 a year in May 2025[1], 11.8% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Wyoming at #38 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $44,630 | $66,970 | $115,790 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Wyoming earns $53,750–$94,060; the top tenth earns $115,790 or more, 2.6 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 Wyoming median that makes about $95,671 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 Wyoming
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | $100,420 | 250 | |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $96,270 | 270 | |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $92,920 | 300 | |
| Casper, WY | $74,690 | 150 |
Cheyenne, WY pays the most ($74,830) and Casper, WY the least ($56,090): $18,740 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 Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | +0.6% | |
| Missouri | +0.0% | |
| Wyoming | +0.0% | |
| West Virginia | -0.2% | |
| Iowa | -0.4% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Wyoming?
The median was $66,970 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $53,750 to $94,060.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Wyoming?
About $95,671 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Wyoming do recruiters earn the most?
Cheyenne, WY, with a median of $74,830 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.