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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to recruit officer jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of recruit officers in America is $73,000.
New York is the best state for jobs for recruit officers, and Utah is the worst. The most common pay in New York is $64,189, while the median pay in Utah is $35,440.New York is the best state, and Southampton is the city with the highest pay for recruit officers.
10 best states for recruit officers in 2025
1. New York
Total recruit officer jobs: 1,383 Average annual salary: $64,189 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
2. Rhode Island
Total recruit officer jobs: 156 Average annual salary: $54,902 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
3. New Jersey
Total recruit officer jobs: 819 Average annual salary: $61,020 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
4. Washington
Total recruit officer jobs: 750 Average annual salary: $58,652 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
5. North Dakota
Total recruit officer jobs: 124 Average annual salary: $49,686 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
6. Alabama
Total recruit officer jobs: 489 Average annual salary: $48,525 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
7. Vermont
Total recruit officer jobs: 93 Average annual salary: $49,278 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
8. Maryland
Total recruit officer jobs: 681 Average annual salary: $53,553 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
9. District of Columbia
Total recruit officer jobs: 32 Average annual salary: $65,211 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 0.21
10. Massachusetts
Total recruit officer jobs: 927 Average annual salary: $52,763 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
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Detailed list of the best states for a recruit officer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $64,189 | $43,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,383 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $54,902 | $37,000 | 1,059,639 | 156 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $61,020 | $40,000 | 9,005,644 | 819 |
| 4 | Washington | $58,652 | $38,000 | 7,405,743 | 750 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $49,686 | $36,000 | 755,393 | 124 |
| 6 | Alabama | $48,525 | $32,000 | 4,874,747 | 489 |
| 7 | Vermont | $49,278 | $34,000 | 623,657 | 93 |
| 8 | Maryland | $53,553 | $36,000 | 6,052,177 | 681 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $65,211 | $43,000 | 693,972 | 32 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $52,763 | $36,000 | 6,859,819 | 927 |
| 11 | Alaska | $59,395 | $47,000 | 739,795 | 13 |
| 12 | Maine | $48,773 | $34,000 | 1,335,907 | 150 |
| 13 | Colorado | $49,634 | $33,000 | 5,607,154 | 734 |
| 14 | California | $64,140 | $39,000 | 39,536,653 | 292 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $48,741 | $35,000 | 5,576,606 | 728 |
| 16 | Oregon | $51,949 | $33,000 | 4,142,776 | 382 |
| 17 | Idaho | $45,339 | $29,000 | 1,716,943 | 306 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $48,228 | $32,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,058 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $48,618 | $32,000 | 10,273,419 | 864 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $48,313 | $33,000 | 4,454,189 | 289 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $46,049 | $31,000 | 1,815,857 | 153 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $48,654 | $32,000 | 3,588,184 | 325 |
| 23 | Virginia | $46,545 | $31,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,255 |
| 24 | Arizona | $43,549 | $27,000 | 7,016,270 | 826 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $46,367 | $32,000 | 1,342,795 | 170 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $43,547 | $31,000 | 869,666 | 108 |
| 27 | Nevada | $42,535 | $26,000 | 2,998,039 | 308 |
| 28 | Delaware | $48,188 | $32,000 | 961,939 | 16 |
| 29 | Illinois | $47,468 | $33,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,035 |
| 30 | Montana | $47,152 | $32,000 | 1,050,493 | 14 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $42,827 | $30,000 | 5,795,483 | 590 |
| 32 | Missouri | $45,273 | $31,000 | 6,113,532 | 525 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $49,176 | $34,000 | 1,427,538 | 10 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $42,039 | $27,000 | 2,088,070 | 210 |
| 35 | Michigan | $44,012 | $30,000 | 9,962,311 | 632 |
| 36 | Indiana | $42,732 | $29,000 | 6,666,818 | 553 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $40,118 | $27,000 | 3,004,279 | 271 |
| 38 | Kansas | $43,499 | $29,000 | 2,913,123 | 249 |
| 39 | Iowa | $41,798 | $29,000 | 3,145,711 | 363 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $41,729 | $28,000 | 5,024,369 | 417 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $39,427 | $26,000 | 2,984,100 | 256 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $39,945 | $26,000 | 3,930,864 | 318 |
| 43 | Ohio | $41,366 | $28,000 | 11,658,609 | 850 |
| 44 | Florida | $37,043 | $25,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,144 |
| 45 | Georgia | $39,298 | $26,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,057 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $39,741 | $26,000 | 4,684,333 | 283 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $36,946 | $25,000 | 1,920,076 | 229 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $40,018 | $27,000 | 579,315 | 10 |
| 49 | Texas | $38,288 | $25,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,783 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $36,020 | $24,000 | 6,715,984 | 524 |
| 51 | Utah | $35,440 | $23,000 | 3,101,833 | 34 |
Highest paying states for recruit officers
| Rank | State | Avg. Recruit Officer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $64,189 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $54,902 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $61,020 |
| 4 | Washington | $58,652 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $49,686 |
| 6 | Alabama | $48,525 |
| 7 | Vermont | $49,278 |
| 8 | Maryland | $53,553 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $65,211 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $52,763 |
| 11 | Alaska | $59,395 |
| 12 | Maine | $48,773 |
| 13 | Colorado | $49,634 |
| 14 | California | $64,140 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $48,741 |
| 16 | Oregon | $51,949 |
| 17 | Idaho | $45,339 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $48,228 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $48,618 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $48,313 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $46,049 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $48,654 |
| 23 | Virginia | $46,545 |
| 24 | Arizona | $43,549 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $46,367 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $43,547 |
| 27 | Nevada | $42,535 |
| 28 | Delaware | $48,188 |
| 29 | Illinois | $47,468 |
| 30 | Montana | $47,152 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $42,827 |
| 32 | Missouri | $45,273 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $49,176 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $42,039 |
| 35 | Michigan | $44,012 |
| 36 | Indiana | $42,732 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $40,118 |
| 38 | Kansas | $43,499 |
| 39 | Iowa | $41,798 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $41,729 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $39,427 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $39,945 |
| 43 | Ohio | $41,366 |
| 44 | Florida | $37,043 |
| 45 | Georgia | $39,298 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $39,741 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $36,946 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $40,018 |
| 49 | Texas | $38,288 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $36,020 |
| 51 | Utah | $35,440 |
Expert opinions on the best states for recruit officers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for recruit officers 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