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Job outlook for campus recruiters in the United States
Are campus recruiter jobs in demand?
Campus recruiter job and salary trends over time
Campus recruiter jobs over time
Campus recruiter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,012 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 885 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 865 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 811 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 757 | 0.00% |
Average campus recruiter salary over time
Campus recruiter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,355 | $29.02 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $58,862 | $28.30 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $57,873 | $27.82 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $57,370 | $27.58 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $56,257 | $27.05 | +1.4% |
Campus recruiter jobs by state
Most common states for campus recruiters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 121 | 17% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 421 | 6% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 246 | 6% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 43 | 6% |
| 5 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 368 | 5% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 272 | 5% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 70 | 5% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 51 | 5% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 34 | 5% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 30 | 5% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,400 | 4% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 498 | 4% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 284 | 4% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 234 | 4% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 212 | 4% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 123 | 4% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 61 | 4% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 45 | 4% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 45 | 4% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 25 | 4% |
Most common cities for campus recruiters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | 41 | 131% | $67,222 |
| 2 | Charlottesville | 2 | 4% | $58,572 |
| 3 | Edison | 3 | 3% | $69,529 |
| 4 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $65,025 |
| 5 | Troy | 2 | 2% | $60,234 |
| 6 | Overland Park | 2 | 1% | $54,092 |
| 7 | Saint Paul | 2 | 1% | $69,013 |
| 8 | Tampa | 2 | 1% | $48,224 |
| 9 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $65,952 |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $48,966 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $59,274 |
| 12 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $61,916 |
| 13 | Dallas | 2 | 0% | $62,293 |
| 14 | Sacramento | 2 | 0% | $77,115 |
| 15 | San Jose | 2 | 0% | $76,846 |
| 16 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $72,804 |
| 17 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $52,761 |
Campus Recruiter job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of campus recruiter experts
Muhlenberg College
The Pennsylvania State University
East Tennessee State University
Ryan Smolko
Associate Director, Career CenterMuhlenberg College
The Career Center at Muhlenberg College
What technical skills for a Campus Recruiter stand out to employers?
Ryan Smolko: Technical skills vary by industry and the technical skills needed today are not those that will be needed five or even one year from now. Adaptability is key to staying relevant in their career both now and in the future. O*Net is a great resource for students to see technical skills commonly used in their jobs of interest.
The technical skills everyone should be continually working on are Excel/Tableau and Canva/PowerPoint. Working with large amounts of data is almost universal in today's economy regardless of industry or position. You can also have the best data in the world but if you can't present it in a dynamic way it won't be seen which is why being well versed in presentation and design tools can be a big advantage.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Campus Recruiters to find work opportunities?
Elaine Farndale Ph.D.: The answer will lie in which states can recover from the pandemic the quickest, which is still very much unknown.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Campus Recruiter job market given the pandemic?
Dr. James Lampley: Online delivery. Before the pandemic, we were already seeing a trend to more online programs. After we return to "normal" we will see online courses and online programs expand exponentially.
What general advice would you give to a Campus Recruiter?
Dr. James Lampley: Be willing to go where the jobs are. Many of our graduates are "place-bound". Their family obligations or spouses make it difficult to relocate.