Every job in tech I have had (~10) have started with a recruiter reaching out to me, me asking the position range and then telling the recruiter I want the top

Every job in tech I have had (~10) have started with a recruiter reaching out to me, me asking the position range and then telling the recruiter I want the top of the range or more. No interviews with anyone in the company until the salary requirements are handled otherwise its just a waste of everyone's time. I couldn't imagine talking to someone to see if they want to hire me without knowing if its even worth it for me, it puts all the power in their hands. I've never had a recruiter balk or push back on answering even for the roles I decided not to pursue. A recruiter doing so would be a huge flashing red light for me. "If it makes you mad that job ads do not list salary, then there are good reasons and you will just have to get over or it not apply for that job. It's that easy - if the ad doesn't specify salary and that is a key requirement for you, don't get angry, just don't apply." Or the state could just pass a law making it a required field...