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Job outlook for contract technical recruiters in the United States
Contract technical recruiter job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected contract technical recruiter job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 58,800 new jobs for contract technical recruiters are projected over the next decade.
Contract technical recruiter salaries have increased 7% for contract technical recruiters in the last 5 years.
There are over 40,829 contract technical recruiters currently employed in the United States.
There are 99,403 active contract technical recruiter job openings in the US.
The average contract technical recruiter salary is $92,040.
Are contract technical recruiter jobs in demand?
Contract technical recruiter job and salary trends over time
Contract technical recruiter jobs over time
Contract technical recruiter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,829 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 35,702 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 34,888 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 32,725 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 30,529 | 0.01% |
Average contract technical recruiter salary over time
Contract technical recruiter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,040 | $44.25 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $89,764 | $43.16 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $88,256 | $42.43 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $87,488 | $42.06 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $85,792 | $41.25 | +1.4% |
Contract technical recruiter jobs by state
Most common states for contract technical recruiters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 961,939 | 190 | 20% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,071 | 19% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 147 | 19% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 129 | 19% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,023 | 18% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 346 | 18% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 136 | 18% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,919 | 15% |
| 9 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,521 | 15% |
| 10 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 424 | 15% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 134 | 15% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 500 | 14% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,658 | 13% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,385 | 13% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 758 | 13% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 274 | 13% |
| 17 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 786 | 12% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 717 | 12% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 391 | 12% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 355 | 12% |
Most common cities for contract technical recruiters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $91,995 |
| 2 | Dayton | 1 | 1% | $82,222 |
| 3 | Albuquerque | 2 | 0% | $85,521 |
| 4 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $126,538 |
| 5 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $90,291 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $112,575 |
Contract Technical Recruiter job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of contract technical 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 Contract Technical 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 Contract Technical 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 Contract Technical 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 Contract Technical 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.