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Take Our 2026 Benchmarking Survey

Gathering Real Data to Empower Recruitment Leaders & Teams

Recruitment leaders and teams are navigating growing search volumes, workforce pressures, and evolving expectations. This benchmarking survey captures real-world data from those doing the work every day—ensuring the story told to leadership reflects lived experience. Your participation strengthens the data that empowers recruitment programs nationwide. Take a few minutes to contribute and help shape insights that support teams like yours.

Physician and Provider Recruitment Benchmarking Survey: Search Dynamics and Trends

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Recruitment Team Compensation Survey

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2026 Benchmarking Surveys

Why Participate?

Establishing target productivity levels for your recruitment team can be incredibly challenging, mainly because of its relative nature and the seemingly lack of relatable data. Find comparative benchmarks based on several organizational factors that can help you set both realistic and ambitious targets.

Participating organizations receive free access to the report, advanced search tools, and calculators while contributing to the overall advancement of the profession to learn through detailed, comprehensive market data.

When will the 2026 reports be available?

Whether you’re eager to delve into the intricacies of recruitment compensation or seeking valuable insights into physician searches, we’ve got you covered with these comprehensive reports. The Recruitment Professional Compensation report is set to make its debut in summer 2026, followed by the release of the Physician Searches report in October 2026.

If your organization participated in a Benchmarking Survey, you’ll get a complimentary copy of the report. If you didn’t participate, you can purchase the Benchmarking report to access valuable insights into recruitment compensation and physician searches.

Are you an AAPPR member?

Benchmarking prices, as well as the opportunities to receive free reports for participating, are the same for AAPPR members and nonmembers. As a benefit, members have access to AAPPR’s Benchmarking content expert and, if desired, they can set up a time to meet with her about Benchmarking questions and resources.

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How to Participate

AAPPR invites anyone who influences or is directly involved in the recruitment, onboarding, or retention continuum to share their search statistics from the previous year. The online portal allows participating organizations to share their data through simple excel uploads or manual entry. All responses are kept secure and confidential through our partner, Industry Insights Inc. Participating organizations receive free access to the report.

What Data is Collected?

To gain insight into the type of data collected, review a previous Recruitment Team Compensation Questionnaire and Searches Benchmarking Questionnaire.

 

Participating organizations receive:

 

  • Credible industry data to help your organization prepare, plan, and forecast
  • FREE access to the Benchmarking Portal to run custom benchmark comparisons including comparative organizational profiles, search information, recruiter profile data, recruiter compensation figures, and time to fill and compensation calculators.
  • An abridged PDF report FREE
  • Technical assistance from AAPPR to analyze your data in the Benchmarking Portal
  • Data to any employee at the organization with approved access (administrators are determined by the organization)

The report data examines Physician, Physician Assistant and Advanced Practice Nurse search benchmarks by:


  • specialty
  • turnover
  • cost per search
  • agency search support
  • locums utilization and costs
  • recruitment team structures
  • recruitment team compensation
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Benchmarking Portal

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Advanced Search Tool

Cut your data to precisely segment and create benchmarks that most closely match your circumstances or areas of interest. Find greater efficiencies.

Recruitment Staff Compensation Calculator

Evaluate compensation ranges based on parameters such as years of experience, education, primary role, etc.

Days to Fill Calculator

Predict the number of days necessary to fill a search based on factors such as the specialty, the area’s desirability, the organization’s size, number of recruiters, etc. Try it out below!

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Access the 2025 Benchmarking Reports

Since 2011, AAPPR’s In-House Physician and Provider Recruitment Benchmarking Report has been providing credible industry data to help in-house recruitment professionals prepare, plan, and forecast. This report includes physician and provider search information plus recruitment staff profiles and compensation figures. Our 2025 Benchmarking Reports represents nearly 150 organizations and more than 12,000 active searches, almost two-thirds specific to physician searches. The information is collected and confidentially prepared by Industry Insights, Inc. Based on participant feedback, the Benchmarking report has been strategically divided into two distinct data collection phases.

2025 Reports Now Available

AAPPR Recruitment Team Professional Compensation Benchmarking Report
AAPPR Physician and Provider Recruitment Benchmarking Report: Search Dynamics and Trends

Access the 2025 Benchmarking Report(s)

To access/purchase either report or the benchmarking bundle, simply enter your email address to access or create an account.

 

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Why You Should Access This Report

Accessing either of the 2025 AAPPR Recruitment Benchmarking Reports equips you with essential data to make informed, strategic decisions in recruitment. By comparing your team’s performance and compensation to industry benchmarks, you stay competitive and attract top talent. The reports provide insights into average days-to-fill for various specialties, helping streamline recruitment timelines. They also offer valuable information for planning, budgeting, and setting realistic hiring goals. In a challenging market with physician shortages, these reports give you actionable insights to stay proactive and ahead.

Participants of the Recruitment Compensation Benchmarking Survey or our Search Trends and Dynamics Benchmarking Survey will receive a complimentary copy of the respective report as a token of our appreciation for their valuable insights.

How to Access/Purchase

Each report is available for $250 individually, or you can save by purchasing both in a bundle for only $399.

To purchase or access our report(s), just enter your email address to log in or create an account.

Access the 2025 Benchmarking Report(s)

 

AAPPR Recruitment Team Professional Compensation Benchmarking Report

The AAPPR Recruitment Team Professional Compensation Benchmarking Report offers an in-depth look at compensation and profile data for internal physician and provider recruitment professionals. This report, based on data from nearly 100 organizations, captures valuable insights from more than 500 recruitment professionals, with compensation details provided for hundreds of recruitment, onboarding, and retention professionals.

AAPPR Physician and Provider Recruitment Benchmarking Report: Search Dynamics and Trends

The AAPPR Physician and Provider Recruitment Benchmarking Report: Search Dynamics and Trends provides a comprehensive look into the ongoing physician shortage in the United States, highlighting recruitment challenges across specialties from family medicine to advanced practitioners. Based on data from nearly 150 participating organizations, this extensive study analyzes close to 12,000 active searches in 2024, with 58% dedicated to physicians. The report offers valuable insights into recruitment trends, aiding healthcare systems and practices in setting realistic recruitment timelines and targets.

Access the 2025 Benchmarking Report(s)

Use Data-Driven Decision Making

Gain access to comprehensive, industry-specific data on compensation and search dynamics to make informed decisions that align with current trends.

Benchmark Against Industry Standards

Use the data to compare your recruitment team’s performance and compensation to industry benchmarks, helping you stay competitive and attract top talent.

Optimize Your Recruitment Processes

Discover insights into the average days-to-fill for various specialties, allowing you to better plan and streamline your recruitment timelines.

Strengthen Recruitment Team Strategies

Access detailed information that supports effective planning for hiring, budgeting, and setting achievable recruitment goals.

Stay Ahead in a Challenging Market

With a focus on physician shortages and evolving recruitment practices, these reports offer actionable insights that keep your organization proactive in an increasingly competitive market.

Purchase the Report

The AAPPR Benchmarking Reports are now available! You can choose between two valuable reports: the AAPPR Recruitment Team Professional Compensation Benchmarking Report and the AAPPR Physician and Provider Recruitment Benchmarking Report: Search Dynamics and Trends.

Each report is priced at $250 individually, or you can get both in a bundle for just $399.

 

To purchase, simply enter your email address to access or create an account. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and tools that can elevate your recruitment strategies!

 

Purchase Now

 

 

 

  • Who can participate?
    • Any in-house recruitment professional can participate
    • You do not have to be a member of AAPPR to participate
    • The survey is not open to search firms of any kind
  • How do I get a username and password?
    • Click here to access the latest survey
    • Sign in with your AAPPR login credentials
    • If this is your first time, set up a new account on the login screen
    • This password will be used to complete your survey AND access your finalized results
  • How many surveys do I need to submit?
    • Complete one survey per organization for each benchmarking survey collection period.
  • What questions will be asked on the survey?
    • The survey report is composed of five sections: Organization Demographics, Searches, Recruiter Profile, Recruiter Compensation and Expenses. There is also a “Help” tab and a “Feedback” tab that allows you to share your suggestions
    • Not all questions are required. Please complete to the degree you can
  • Where do I enter compensation information?

    Compensation data is self-reported at the organizational level. There is no longer a requirement that compensation information be provided by your HR department.

  • When will I get a copy of the final report?
    • Participants will get an email alert that the report is available.
    • There will be NO HARDCOPIES printed. All results are available electronically.
    • The final results will be in the summer for the Recruitment Team Compensation Benchmarking Report and in the fall for the AAPPR Physician and Provider Recruitment Benchmarking Report: Search Dynamics and Trends.
  • Who sees my information? Does AAPPR get a copy of my information?
    • Your information is sent directly to Industry Insights
    • Industry Insights is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of participants and integrity of data submission
    • Industry Insights will compile, analyze, and report the data
    • Participation rates that do not provide statistical significance or would allow an individual entity to be identified will not be permitted into the final results
    • AAPPR does not receive any individually reported data as an organization; nor does any individual member possess the ability to request or obtain individually reported data
  • Who is Industry Insights?

    Industry Insights is a company that specializes in high-quality research services and specializes in trade and professional associations

    AAPPR has contracted with Industry Insights as an independent third-party vendor to assure the integrity of the collection, analysis, and reporting of all benchmarking data submissions

  • Can I get the survey report, if I did not participate?
    • Yes. You can purchase a copy of the final results
    • Go to www.aappr.org/benchmarking
    • Select “Purchase the Survey Report” and follow the instructions
  • Where do I purchase a copy of the survey report?
    • Go to research portal.
    • Log in or follow the steps to create an account.
    • Select “Purchase the Survey Report” and follow the instructions.
  • What are the Searchable Results and how do I access them?
    • Searchable results will allow you to access data slices found in the benchmarking report and export them for use in other documents
  • Who do I contact if I have questions?
    • Survey or web site specific issues should be directed to Marcy Dolnicek at Industry Insights: mdolnicek@industryinsights.com or by phone at (380)-223-9137.

Purchase the Report

The AAPPR Benchmarking Reports are now available! You can choose between two valuable reports: the AAPPR Recruitment Team Professional Compensation Benchmarking Report and the AAPPR Physician and Provider Recruitment Benchmarking Report: Search Dynamics and Trends.

Each report is priced at $250 individually, or you can get both in a bundle for just $399.

 

To purchase, simply enter your email address to access or create an account. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and tools that can elevate your recruitment strategies!

 

Purchase Now

 

 

 

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