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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and business and financial careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to senior recruiter jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for senior recruiters.As senior recruiters are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for senior recruiters. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a senior recruiter, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
In order to get you the best states for senior recruiters, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a senior recruiter, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for senior recruiters in 2026
1. Washington
Total senior recruiter jobs: 395 Average annual salary: $86,519 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 1.49
2. California
Total senior recruiter jobs: 1,516 Average annual salary: $92,768 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 1.43
3. Alaska
Total senior recruiter jobs: 41 Average annual salary: $84,374 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 1.35
4. Massachusetts
Total senior recruiter jobs: 384 Average annual salary: $84,619 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
5. District of Columbia
Total senior recruiter jobs: 131 Average annual salary: $92,142 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 2.15
6. Rhode Island
Total senior recruiter jobs: 45 Average annual salary: $83,805 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $111,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
7. New York
Total senior recruiter jobs: 625 Average annual salary: $84,605 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
8. Delaware
Total senior recruiter jobs: 52 Average annual salary: $80,571 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
9. Connecticut
Total senior recruiter jobs: 127 Average annual salary: $83,108 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $111,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
10. New Hampshire
Total senior recruiter jobs: 69 Average annual salary: $76,953 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a senior recruiter
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior recruiter
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $86,519 | $64,000 | 7,405,743 | 395 |
| 2 | California | $92,768 | $66,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,516 |
| 3 | Alaska | $84,374 | $70,000 | 739,795 | 41 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $84,619 | $63,000 | 6,859,819 | 384 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $92,142 | $68,000 | 693,972 | 131 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $83,805 | $62,000 | 1,059,639 | 45 |
| 7 | New York | $84,605 | $63,000 | 19,849,399 | 625 |
| 8 | Delaware | $80,571 | $60,000 | 961,939 | 52 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $83,108 | $62,000 | 3,588,184 | 127 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $76,953 | $58,000 | 1,342,795 | 69 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $76,717 | $59,000 | 755,393 | 36 |
| 12 | Vermont | $76,780 | $58,000 | 623,657 | 33 |
| 13 | Oregon | $76,649 | $56,000 | 4,142,776 | 261 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $75,716 | $56,000 | 12,805,537 | 358 |
| 15 | Virginia | $80,735 | $60,000 | 8,470,020 | 329 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $83,101 | $62,000 | 9,005,644 | 231 |
| 17 | Idaho | $75,203 | $55,000 | 1,716,943 | 56 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $74,690 | $55,000 | 10,273,419 | 293 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $75,772 | $58,000 | 5,576,606 | 211 |
| 20 | Texas | $72,764 | $53,000 | 28,304,596 | 777 |
| 21 | Maine | $76,910 | $58,000 | 1,335,907 | 28 |
| 22 | Arizona | $71,985 | $52,000 | 7,016,270 | 302 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $80,433 | $64,000 | 1,427,538 | 32 |
| 24 | Alabama | $73,886 | $55,000 | 4,874,747 | 106 |
| 25 | Nevada | $71,680 | $51,000 | 2,998,039 | 76 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $68,487 | $52,000 | 579,315 | 27 |
| 27 | Maryland | $76,650 | $57,000 | 6,052,177 | 202 |
| 28 | Illinois | $73,538 | $55,000 | 12,802,023 | 448 |
| 29 | Colorado | $72,162 | $54,000 | 5,607,154 | 282 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $68,256 | $52,000 | 869,666 | 33 |
| 31 | Ohio | $69,369 | $51,000 | 11,658,609 | 288 |
| 32 | Utah | $68,305 | $50,000 | 3,101,833 | 132 |
| 33 | Georgia | $70,719 | $53,000 | 10,429,379 | 296 |
| 34 | Michigan | $68,751 | $51,000 | 9,962,311 | 209 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $67,959 | $51,000 | 5,795,483 | 165 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $69,452 | $51,000 | 5,024,369 | 90 |
| 37 | Iowa | $66,833 | $51,000 | 3,145,711 | 105 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $65,182 | $49,000 | 6,715,984 | 178 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $68,392 | $50,000 | 4,684,333 | 84 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $66,235 | $49,000 | 1,815,857 | 31 |
| 41 | Florida | $66,584 | $47,000 | 20,984,400 | 477 |
| 42 | Missouri | $67,776 | $51,000 | 6,113,532 | 146 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $66,703 | $49,000 | 2,984,100 | 50 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $67,905 | $50,000 | 2,088,070 | 45 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $65,248 | $49,000 | 3,004,279 | 73 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $65,642 | $49,000 | 4,454,189 | 97 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $61,922 | $47,000 | 1,920,076 | 86 |
| 48 | Kansas | $66,150 | $50,000 | 2,913,123 | 78 |
| 49 | Montana | $63,354 | $47,000 | 1,050,493 | 38 |
| 50 | Indiana | $64,524 | $48,000 | 6,666,818 | 145 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $60,900 | $46,000 | 3,930,864 | 56 |
Highest paying states for senior recruiters
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Recruiter Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $86,519 |
| 2 | California | $92,768 |
| 3 | Alaska | $84,374 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $84,619 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $92,142 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $83,805 |
| 7 | New York | $84,605 |
| 8 | Delaware | $80,571 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $83,108 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $76,953 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $76,717 |
| 12 | Vermont | $76,780 |
| 13 | Oregon | $76,649 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $75,716 |
| 15 | Virginia | $80,735 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $83,101 |
| 17 | Idaho | $75,203 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $74,690 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $75,772 |
| 20 | Texas | $72,764 |
| 21 | Maine | $76,910 |
| 22 | Arizona | $71,985 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $80,433 |
| 24 | Alabama | $73,886 |
| 25 | Nevada | $71,680 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $68,487 |
| 27 | Maryland | $76,650 |
| 28 | Illinois | $73,538 |
| 29 | Colorado | $72,162 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $68,256 |
| 31 | Ohio | $69,369 |
| 32 | Utah | $68,305 |
| 33 | Georgia | $70,719 |
| 34 | Michigan | $68,751 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $67,959 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $69,452 |
| 37 | Iowa | $66,833 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $65,182 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $68,392 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $66,235 |
| 41 | Florida | $66,584 |
| 42 | Missouri | $67,776 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $66,703 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $67,905 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $65,248 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $65,642 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $61,922 |
| 48 | Kansas | $66,150 |
| 49 | Montana | $63,354 |
| 50 | Indiana | $64,524 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $60,900 |
Expert opinions on the best states for senior recruiters
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for senior 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