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Job outlook for staffing associates in the United States
Staffing associate job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected staffing associate job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 58,800 new jobs for staffing associates are projected over the next decade.
Staffing associate salaries have increased 7% for staffing associates in the last 5 years.
There are over 15,376 staffing associates currently employed in the United States.
There are 19,669 active staffing associate job openings in the US.
The average staffing associate salary is $44,396.
Are staffing associate jobs in demand?
Staffing associate job and salary trends over time
Staffing associate jobs over time
Staffing associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,376 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 13,687 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 13,522 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 12,872 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 12,245 | 0.00% |
Average staffing associate salary over time
Staffing associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,396 | $21.34 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $43,299 | $20.82 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $42,571 | $20.47 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $42,201 | $20.29 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $41,383 | $19.90 | +1.4% |
Staffing associate jobs by state
Most common states for staffing associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 82 | 12% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 61 | 5% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 46 | 5% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 203 | 4% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 151 | 4% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 33 | 4% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 27 | 4% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 25 | 4% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 22 | 4% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 208 | 3% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 199 | 3% |
| 12 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 171 | 3% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 156 | 3% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 98 | 3% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 86 | 3% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 54 | 3% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 49 | 3% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 35 | 3% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 28 | 3% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 26 | 3% |
Most common cities for staffing associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 1 | 4% | $38,559 |
| 2 | Beverly | 1 | 2% | $38,197 |
| 3 | New Brunswick | 1 | 2% | $45,803 |
| 4 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $41,693 |
| 5 | Saint Louis | 1 | 0% | $37,345 |
| 6 | San Antonio | 1 | 0% | $48,167 |
| 7 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $65,986 |
| 8 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $45,777 |
Staffing Associate job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of staffing associate experts
Muhlenberg College
The Pennsylvania State University
Emmaus Homes
East Tennessee State University
Ryan Smolko
Associate Director, Career CenterMuhlenberg College
The Career Center at Muhlenberg College
What's a good job out of college for Staffing Associates?
Ryan Smolko: A good job out of college is one that integrates a students skillset with their larger value system. Students can see every job available with a click of a button so employers are doing a lot around showing their culture, mission and social responsibility in very genuine ways.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Staffing Associates to find work opportunities?
Elaine Farndale Ph.D.: The answer will lie in which states can recover from the pandemic the quickest, which is still very much unknown.
What skills stand out on Staffing Associate resumes?
Tonya Courtois: To be most attractive to us a resume should be more than just a list of a person's work history and the skills they acquired while they occupied each role. A resume that will stand out to us, is a resume that tells us how a candidate problem-solved during their tenure at each job. We are also looking for candidates who closely align with our core value system. A one size fits all resume is not a best practice. Candidates should do their homework and clearly and specifically identify past behaviors that demonstrate they share our values. Resumes should be full of well-written examples of how they added value.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Staffing Associate 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.
What Staffing Associate skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. James Lampley: I would encourage a graduate or graduate student to use the gap year experience to learn a new marketable skill or to work with under-served groups. Learn how to do something that not a lot of people can do.