How much does an employment agent make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $6,327 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $5,164
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $92,010 |
| 2. United States | $75,930 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $74,760 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $399 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs agent$46,010
- Event coordinator$61,160
- Real estate agent$65,200
- Patent agent$81,240
- Finance adviser$79,450
- Loan officer$74,440
- Accounts clerk$50,670
- Statistician$112,700
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $111,000 |
| Massachusetts | $85,630 |
| Washington | $84,550 |
| New York | $84,380 |
| Maryland | $83,910 |
| California | $83,500 |
| Connecticut | $82,890 |
| Virginia | $82,090 |
| Colorado | $80,840 |
| New Jersey | $80,690 |
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| Minnesota | $78,710 |
| Oregon | $78,060 |
| Vermont | $77,800 |
| Delaware | $77,700 |
| Rhode Island | $77,560 |
| Alaska | $76,990 |
| Illinois | $76,820 |
| North Dakota | $75,630 |
| Hawaii | $73,750 |
| North Carolina | $73,070 |
| Utah | $71,750 |
| Maine | $71,630 |
| Nevada | $71,610 |
| Arizona | $71,390 |
| Kansas | $70,870 |
| New Hampshire | $70,840 |
| Georgia | $70,570 |
| Wisconsin | $70,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $70,450 |
| Ohio | $70,180 |
| Michigan | $69,520 |
| Kentucky | $69,010 |
| Texas | $68,920 |
| New Mexico | $68,050 |
| South Dakota | $67,590 |
| Tennessee | $67,370 |
| Missouri | $66,990 |
| Wyoming | $66,970 |
| West Virginia | $66,860 |
| Iowa | $66,710 |
| Florida | $66,420 |
| Indiana | $65,600 |
| South Carolina | $65,370 |
| Idaho | $64,990 |
| Alabama | $64,940 |
| Montana | $63,790 |
| Nebraska | $61,930 |
| Oklahoma | $61,630 |
| Louisiana | $61,300 |
| Mississippi | $60,300 |
| Arkansas | $55,010 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Human Resources Specialist | $75,940 |
| Farm Labor Contractor | $58,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an employment agent make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $6,327 a month, $75,930 a year.
How much does an employment agent make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $47,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $128,700.
Which country pays an employment agent the most?
United States, with a median of $75,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays an employment agent the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $111,000 a year.
Does an employment agent make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $75,930 a year against $60,700 in Germany, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, an employment agent or a customs agent?
An employment agent: $75,930 a year against $46,010 for a customs agent, 1.7 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate