What are the main factors that influence a Nurse Recruiter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Nurse Recruiter?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Nurse Recruiter roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Nurse Recruiter's salary?

A Nurse Recruiter's salary grows with experience: starting around $84,061 for beginners, reaching about $88,401 at mid-level, and approach $89,757 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Nurse Recruiter?

Nurse Recruiter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Nurse Recruiter roles are District of Columbia $96,403, California $96,037, Massachusetts $94,757. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Nurse Recruiter roles make?

Salaries for Nurse Recruiter level roles vary by specialization: Legal Recruiter: $112,733; Executive Recruiter: $109,979; Corporate Recruiter: $89,271; Travel Nurse Recruiter: $89,090; Military Recruiter: $79,447.

Nurse Recruiter Salary in Delaware

How much does a Nurse Recruiter make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nurse Recruiter in Delaware is $88,175 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Nurse Recruiter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,961
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,647 to $91,204
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,240

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Nurse Recruiter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,204	$7,600	$1,754	$44
Average	$88,175	$7,348	$1,696	$42
25th Percentile	$75,647	$6,304	$1,455	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Nurse Recruiter Salaries

A Nurse Recruiter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Nurse Recruiter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nurse Recruiter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $84,061
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,435
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,401
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,667
Expert (over 8 years): $89,757

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Nurse Recruiter	$84,061
Intermediate Level Nurse Recruiter	$84,435
Senior Level Nurse Recruiter	$88,401
Specialist Level Nurse Recruiter	$89,667
Expert Level Nurse Recruiter	$89,757

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How Do Nurse Recruiter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Nurse Recruiters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $96,403.
California: $96,037.
Massachusetts: $94,757.

District of Columbia $96,403 California $96,037 Massachusetts $94,757 Washington $94,409 New Jersey $94,374 Alaska $94,252 Connecticut $93,051 New York $92,563

Hawaii $91,005 Rhode Island $90,273 Maryland $89,777 Minnesota $89,098 Colorado $88,837 Illinois $88,749 Oregon $88,419 Delaware $88,175

New Hampshire $88,022 Virginia $87,678 Pennsylvania $86,677 Nevada $86,172 North Dakota $86,007 Michigan $85,746 Wisconsin $85,650 Vermont $85,458

Texas $84,927 Maine $84,892 Arizona $84,840 Ohio $84,779 Georgia $83,978 Indiana $83,578 Wyoming $83,499 Utah $83,377

Iowa $83,325 Kansas $82,907 Louisiana $82,785 North Carolina $82,742 Missouri $82,724 Florida $82,385 Montana $82,202 Nebraska $82,028

Kentucky $81,932 South Carolina $81,584 Tennessee $81,366 Idaho $81,279 New Mexico $80,643 Oklahoma $80,504 Alabama $79,990 South Dakota $79,128

Arkansas $78,658 West Virginia $78,406 Mississippi $77,648

Top Paying Cities for Nurse Recruiters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $87,778
Little Creek: $88,420
Magnolia: $88,293

Lincoln, DE $87,778 Little Creek, DE $88,420 Magnolia, DE $88,293 Milford, DE $88,001 Marydel, DE $88,145 Millsboro, DE $87,409 Millville, DE $87,544 Milton, DE $87,696

Nassau, DE $87,759 Ocean View, DE $87,530 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,698 Seaford, DE $87,747 Selbyville, DE $87,384 Smyrna, DE $88,481 Viola, DE $88,074 Woodside, DE $88,311

Bear, DE $88,107 Newark, DE $88,074 Claymont, DE $88,254 Delaware City, DE $88,162 Hockessin, DE $88,066 Kirkwood, DE $88,145 Middletown, DE $88,179 Montchanin, DE $88,086

New Castle, DE $88,099 Odessa, DE $88,223 Port Penn, DE $88,282 Rockland, DE $88,095 Saint Georges, DE $88,151 Townsend, DE $88,287 Winterthur, DE $88,105 Lewes, DE $87,730

Wilmington, DE $88,070 Dover, DE $88,420 Dover Afb, DE $87,954 Bethany Beach, DE $87,437 Bethel, DE $87,528 Bridgeville, DE $87,734 Camden Wyoming, DE $88,171 Cheswold, DE $88,392

Clayton, DE $88,394 Dagsboro, DE $87,376 Delmar, DE $87,236 Ellendale, DE $87,501 Felton, DE $87,994 Fenwick Island, DE $87,396 Frankford, DE $87,243 Frederica, DE $88,081

Georgetown, DE $87,343 Greenwood, DE $87,748 Harbeson, DE $87,436 Harrington, DE $87,882 Hartly, DE $88,156 Houston, DE $87,757 Kenton, DE $88,399 Laurel, DE $87,291

Yorklyn, DE $88,092

Nurse Recruiter Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Nurse Recruiter salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $93,649. While startup companies pay approximate $79,763.

Nurse Recruiter Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$79,763
Growth Stage	51~500	$84,208
Established	501~5000	$90,591
Enterprise	5000+	$93,649

Nurse Recruiter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Nurse Recruiter roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Nurse Recruiter positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Nurse Recruiter as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Nurse Recruiter

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$105,810	$51.0	20%

Nurse Recruiter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nurse Recruiter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$75,647

Average $88,175/year

$91,204

$6,304

Average $7,348/month

$7,600

$1,455

Average $1,696/week

$1,754

$36

Average $42/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,204	$7,600	$1,754	$44
Average	$88,175	$7,348	$1,696	$42
25th Percentile	$75,647	$6,304	$1,455	$36

Nurse Recruiter Salary Growth & Career Path

Nurse Recruiter

Physician Recruitment Director

Recruiter III

Talent Acquisition Specialist III

Technical Recruiter III

Recruiting Director

VP of Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Nurse Recruiter, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Nurse Recruiter Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Physician Recruitment Director	$152,212	73%
Recruiter III	$91,145	3%
Talent Acquisition Specialist III	$91,147	3%
Technical Recruiter III	$93,031	6%

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