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Tonya Courtois
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for healthcare recruiters in the United States. Healthcare recruiter positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for healthcare recruiters.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for healthcare recruiter jobs.
We figured that the best places for healthcare recruiter jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.We found that Washington is the best state for healthcare recruiter jobs, whereas Florida is the worst.
10 best states for healthcare recruiters in 2025
1. Washington
Total healthcare recruiter jobs: 317 Average annual salary: $61,396 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 1.262. Rhode Island
Total healthcare recruiter jobs: 50 Average annual salary: $60,247 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 1.193. District of Columbia
Total healthcare recruiter jobs: 112 Average annual salary: $66,765 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 1.934. Massachusetts
Total healthcare recruiter jobs: 367 Average annual salary: $61,543 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 1.165. Alaska
Total healthcare recruiter jobs: 37 Average annual salary: $60,793 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 1.286. Oregon
Total healthcare recruiter jobs: 251 Average annual salary: $58,026 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 1.757. North Dakota
Total healthcare recruiter jobs: 38 Average annual salary: $56,296 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 1.188. Vermont
Total healthcare recruiter jobs: 33 Average annual salary: $56,834 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 1.249. Virginia
Total healthcare recruiter jobs: 339 Average annual salary: $60,352 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Location Quotient: 1.0410. New York
Total healthcare recruiter jobs: 580 Average annual salary: $58,160 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a healthcare recruiter
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Detailed list of the best states for a healthcare recruiter
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $61,396 | $47,000 | 7,405,743 | 317 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $60,247 | $45,000 | 1,059,639 | 50 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $66,765 | $49,000 | 693,972 | 112 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $61,543 | $46,000 | 6,859,819 | 367 |
| 5 | Alaska | $60,793 | $53,000 | 739,795 | 37 |
| 6 | Oregon | $58,026 | $43,000 | 4,142,776 | 251 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $56,296 | $45,000 | 755,393 | 38 |
| 8 | Vermont | $56,834 | $43,000 | 623,657 | 33 |
| 9 | Virginia | $60,352 | $45,000 | 8,470,020 | 339 |
| 10 | New York | $58,160 | $43,000 | 19,849,399 | 580 |
| 11 | Colorado | $57,943 | $44,000 | 5,607,154 | 229 |
| 12 | Arizona | $53,906 | $39,000 | 7,016,270 | 258 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $56,138 | $43,000 | 5,795,483 | 161 |
| 14 | California | $59,335 | $43,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,229 |
| 15 | Illinois | $55,114 | $41,000 | 12,802,023 | 470 |
| 16 | Maine | $56,843 | $43,000 | 1,335,907 | 29 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $52,275 | $39,000 | 1,342,795 | 80 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $52,784 | $39,000 | 12,805,537 | 360 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $54,547 | $40,000 | 4,454,189 | 99 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $56,640 | $42,000 | 3,588,184 | 101 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $53,870 | $42,000 | 5,576,606 | 227 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $56,418 | $46,000 | 1,427,538 | 35 |
| 23 | Michigan | $52,086 | $39,000 | 9,962,311 | 214 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $55,588 | $41,000 | 9,005,644 | 256 |
| 25 | Texas | $51,017 | $37,000 | 28,304,596 | 787 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $51,476 | $38,000 | 10,273,419 | 288 |
| 27 | Maryland | $57,350 | $42,000 | 6,052,177 | 188 |
| 28 | Delaware | $51,964 | $38,000 | 961,939 | 47 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $49,648 | $38,000 | 869,666 | 34 |
| 30 | Ohio | $50,346 | $37,000 | 11,658,609 | 294 |
| 31 | Missouri | $52,240 | $39,000 | 6,113,532 | 151 |
| 32 | Kansas | $50,742 | $38,000 | 2,913,123 | 85 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $49,205 | $38,000 | 1,920,076 | 84 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $50,577 | $37,000 | 1,815,857 | 29 |
| 35 | Georgia | $50,622 | $37,000 | 10,429,379 | 326 |
| 36 | Nevada | $49,026 | $35,000 | 2,998,039 | 76 |
| 37 | Utah | $48,010 | $35,000 | 3,101,833 | 129 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $47,317 | $35,000 | 6,715,984 | 184 |
| 39 | Indiana | $49,327 | $37,000 | 6,666,818 | 141 |
| 40 | Alabama | $49,178 | $36,000 | 4,874,747 | 74 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $46,396 | $35,000 | 579,315 | 24 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $48,911 | $36,000 | 2,088,070 | 51 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $47,352 | $35,000 | 3,004,279 | 60 |
| 44 | Iowa | $47,523 | $36,000 | 3,145,711 | 99 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $48,528 | $36,000 | 5,024,369 | 100 |
| 46 | Idaho | $46,295 | $35,000 | 1,716,943 | 58 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $47,456 | $35,000 | 3,930,864 | 59 |
| 48 | Montana | $42,284 | $33,000 | 1,050,493 | 43 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $46,586 | $34,000 | 4,684,333 | 82 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $46,400 | $34,000 | 2,984,100 | 50 |
| 51 | Florida | $44,294 | $33,000 | 20,984,400 | 462 |
Highest paying states for healthcare recruiters
| Rank | State | Avg. Healthcare Recruiter Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $61,396 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $60,247 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $66,765 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $61,543 |
| 5 | Alaska | $60,793 |
| 6 | Oregon | $58,026 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $56,296 |
| 8 | Vermont | $56,834 |
| 9 | Virginia | $60,352 |
| 10 | New York | $58,160 |
| 11 | Colorado | $57,943 |
| 12 | Arizona | $53,906 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $56,138 |
| 14 | California | $59,335 |
| 15 | Illinois | $55,114 |
| 16 | Maine | $56,843 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $52,275 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $52,784 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $54,547 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $56,640 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $53,870 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $56,418 |
| 23 | Michigan | $52,086 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $55,588 |
| 25 | Texas | $51,017 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $51,476 |
| 27 | Maryland | $57,350 |
| 28 | Delaware | $51,964 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $49,648 |
| 30 | Ohio | $50,346 |
| 31 | Missouri | $52,240 |
| 32 | Kansas | $50,742 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $49,205 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $50,577 |
| 35 | Georgia | $50,622 |
| 36 | Nevada | $49,026 |
| 37 | Utah | $48,010 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $47,317 |
| 39 | Indiana | $49,327 |
| 40 | Alabama | $49,178 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $46,396 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $48,911 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $47,352 |
| 44 | Iowa | $47,523 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $48,528 |
| 46 | Idaho | $46,295 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $47,456 |
| 48 | Montana | $42,284 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $46,586 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $46,400 |
| 51 | Florida | $44,294 |
Expert opinions on the best states for healthcare recruiters
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for healthcare recruiters to find work opportunities?
Tonya Courtois
Recruiting Manager, Emmaus Homes
Our industry provides support staff to adults who have developmental disabilities. Our entry-level employees are called Direct Support Professionals (DSPS). We, like many others in our industry, are experiencing a significant staffing crisis. This crisis has gained national attention. To close the gap we continue to encourage our state legislatures to standardize rates and pay rates that will allow us to outpace minimum wage and be competitive with other high-volume employers. My recommendation to students and recent graduates is to research mission-driven, caregiving roles in their area, specifically those for individuals with disabilities. Learn about disabilities and understand the need. Reach out to a couple of different organizations in your area and connect with them to learn more about their mission. Find a good fit and pick up some part-time hours while finishing school. At Emmaus we are very intentional in creating career paths for individuals who have a mission heart and want to do work that matters. It's not just a job but a defined career path!
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Updated January 8, 2025