Changing careers at 3 years into a job, is it realistic?

I want to move from recruiter to something with more stability. I am in Omaha, in case local advice matters. My family is supportive but nervous. Did you take a pay cut?

I took a small pay cut for a year, and it was worth it for the growth afterwards.

You likely have more transferable skills than you think. Write down what you did, not what the job title said.