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Job outlook for staffing assistants in the United States
Staffing assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected staffing assistant job growth rate is 0% from 2018-2028.
About -5,200 new jobs for staffing assistants are projected over the next decade.
Staffing assistant salaries have increased 11% for staffing assistants in the last 5 years.
There are over 36,977 staffing assistants currently employed in the United States.
There are 20,939 active staffing assistant job openings in the US.
The average staffing assistant salary is $36,578.
Are staffing assistant jobs in demand?
Staffing assistant job and salary trends over time
Staffing assistant jobs over time
Staffing assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,977 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 32,575 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 31,980 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 30,185 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 28,397 | 0.01% |
Average staffing assistant salary over time
Staffing assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,578 | $17.59 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $35,038 | $16.85 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $34,159 | $16.42 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $33,389 | $16.05 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $33,000 | $15.87 | +2.4% |
Staffing assistant jobs by state
Most common states for staffing assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 181 | 26% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 130 | 18% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 128 | 12% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 784 | 11% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 65 | 11% |
| 6 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 170 | 10% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 504 | 9% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 388 | 9% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 174 | 9% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 127 | 9% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 85 | 9% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 67 | 9% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 968 | 8% |
| 14 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 885 | 8% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 599 | 8% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 461 | 8% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 421 | 8% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 296 | 8% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 260 | 8% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 110 | 8% |
Most common cities for staffing assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Englewood | 3 | 9% | $37,048 |
| 2 | Coronado | 1 | 4% | $50,741 |
| 3 | Kernersville | 1 | 4% | $27,908 |
| 4 | Cumberland | 1 | 3% | $26,996 |
| 5 | Greer | 1 | 3% | $24,804 |
| 6 | Toms River | 2 | 2% | $37,634 |
| 7 | Chattanooga | 1 | 1% | $30,551 |
| 8 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $24,819 |
| 9 | Fort Smith | 1 | 1% | $28,566 |
| 10 | Independence | 1 | 1% | $31,547 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $26,105 |
| 12 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $33,728 |
| 13 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $29,347 |
| 14 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $29,442 |
Staffing Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of staffing assistant experts
Washington State University- Vancouver
East Tennessee State University
Adriana Thomas
Advisor, Internship Coordinator, InstructorWashington State University- Vancouver
Department of Human Development
What skills stand out on Staffing Assistant resumes?
Adriana Thomas: Organization. Students are often interested in administrative work, supporting a company and employees (the company may be working with clients, so the HR department is supporting them in that work), policies.
What soft skills should all Staffing Assistants possess?
Adriana Thomas: People skills. Communication, collaboration.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Staffing Assistants?
Adriana Thomas: Keeping track of details, attention to detail.
What skills will help Staffing Assistants earn the most?
Adriana Thomas: Leadership skills. Drive, ambition, and commitment to a company. Students may start in an entry-level position and then are often promoted over time.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Staffing Assistant job market given the pandemic?
Dr. James Lampley: Online delivery. Before the pandemic, we were already seeing a trend to more online programs. After we return to "normal" we will see online courses and online programs expand exponentially.