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Job outlook for staffing managers in the United States
Staffing manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected staffing manager job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 12,600 new jobs for staffing managers are projected over the next decade.
Staffing manager salaries have increased 13% for staffing managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 20,602 staffing managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 17,860 active staffing manager job openings in the US.
The average staffing manager salary is $51,367.
Are staffing manager jobs in demand?
Staffing Manager job and salary trends over time
Staffing Manager jobs over time
Staffing Manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,602 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 19,009 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 18,880 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 17,794 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 16,911 | 0.01% |
Average staffing manager salary over time
Staffing Manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,367 | $24.70 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $49,460 | $23.78 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $48,011 | $23.08 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $46,663 | $22.43 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $45,303 | $21.78 | +2.4% |
Staffing Manager jobs by state
Most common states for staffing managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 141 | 20% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 477 | 7% |
| 3 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 738 | 6% |
| 4 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 585 | 6% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 475 | 6% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 452 | 6% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 361 | 6% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 243 | 6% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 61 | 6% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 47 | 6% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,870 | 5% |
| 12 | New York | 19,849,399 | 935 | 5% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 637 | 5% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 470 | 5% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 306 | 5% |
| 16 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 304 | 5% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 286 | 5% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 190 | 5% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 150 | 5% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 48 | 5% |
Most common cities for staffing managers
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ormond Beach | 2 | 5% | $43,440 |
| 2 | Wausau | 2 | 5% | $45,770 |
| 3 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $41,441 |
| 4 | Orlando | 3 | 1% | $43,761 |
| 5 | Ontario | 2 | 1% | $59,220 |
| 6 | Saint Petersburg | 2 | 1% | $44,460 |
| 7 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $44,517 |
| 8 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $57,299 |
| 9 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $43,386 |
| 10 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $44,273 |
| 11 | Raleigh | 2 | 0% | $42,811 |
Staffing Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of staffing manager experts
Hope College
Temple University
University of Richmond
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Prestige Care, Inc.
The Pennsylvania State University
Daemen College
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Life Time
Jack Henry & Associates
Dr. Sarah Kornfield
Associate Professor of Communication and Affiliated Faculty for Women's & Gender Studies at Hope CollegeHope College
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies
What Staffing Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Sarah Kornfield: Practice an elevator pitch (three sentences or less) explaining how your expertise in Ethnic, Gender, and/or Minority Studies applies to the context of the career or position you want. For instance, if you're applying for a position within a college's office of student life, you want to succinctly pitch how your expertise in Ethnic, Gender, and/or Minority Studies will enable you to do the job in a way that uniquely improves the quality of student life and student retention at that college. Or, if you're applying for a position in a Public Relations firm, you again want to explain how your expertise in Ethnic, Gender, and/or Minority Studies uniquely positions you to work with clients and develop winsome PR campaigns. Practicing these elevator pitches is essential preparation before any job interview.
What soft skills should all Staffing Managers possess?
Daniel Goldberg: The ability to communicate effectively, openly, empathically, and directly (without ambiguity) while making sure members within the organization understand their roles.
What soft skills should all Staffing Managers possess?
John Barr: The ability to get along with people. HR managers frequently must resolve workplace conflicts, investigate incidents of harassment or discrimination, or deal with employees who are in danger of losing their job. A critical soft skill is managing these issues when emotions may be running high while focusing on protecting the company's interests and advancing its various goals.
Anthony Nyberg
Department Chair and Professor, Program Director, Master of Human ResourcesUniversity of South Carolina - Columbia
Management Department
What skills will help Staffing Managers earn the most?
Anthony Nyberg: The skills that lead, in the short term, to the highest earnings involve analytical skills. The skills that lead to the highest earnings over time include professionalism and strong interpersonal skills. If you can master both, you have created the foundation for a very strong career in HR.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Staffing Managers?
Blake Thiess: "I feel the enduring impact of C19 on new graduates is substantial. It's challenging for a more junior-level team member to onboard and train effectively, be visible in a virtual environment, and ultimately be promoted. It is going to take a focused effort by leadership, in a more virtual environment, to shepherd new team members. There has to be a high level of intentionality to upskill a new grad."
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Staffing Managers?
Blake Thiess: "The biggest certifications and licenses we look for in the healthcare space at Prestige Care, is for that CNA/NAR/NAC licensure, and of course, a LPN and RN educational background. That opens up a variety of lanes with a ton of upward mobility for healthcare providers here at Prestige Care."
What general advice would you give to a Staffing Manager?
Denise Potosky Ph.D.: Prepare to lead. An article in HR Executive (Brooks, 2020: hrexecutive) observed that the COVID-19 crisis served as a "massive catalyst" for transforming the HR function in organizations. HR managers have had to figure out how to protect essential workers and shift to remote work where possible, develop protocols for infected and/or distressed employees and their loved ones, deal with layoffs, closures, and rapidly changing laws, and encourage everyone to pull together to fulfill the demands of the business while supporting employee well-being and culture of the organization. This is an exciting time to begin a career in HRM, and it is an exceptionally demanding field of work. Seek opportunities to lead change, champion new initiatives, and help others manage conflict and stress. If you want to be hired into HRM, you need to be able to show that you can take responsibility for implementing and revising solutions that others have supported and appreciated.
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Staffing Managers in the next 5 years?
Karen Sharp-Price: Human Resources is one of the specializations within the business that is ever-changing and developing. There are so many different areas within Human Resources that graduates can pursue. Some of the more traditional aspects are; compensation, benefits, recruitment, employee engagement, and training.
Some believe that Human Resources is slowly being replaced by technology. My personal opinion is that technology has definitely created new ways to be more effective and efficient within Human Resources, but I think technology has its place and its limitations. While technology will not completely replace the HR professional, I do believe that HR specializations are becoming more updated by using technology. The most obvious example is HR Technology with regard to training, communication, and onboarding.
Julie Stich
Vice President, Content for the International Foundation of Employee Benefit plansInternational Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
How do you envision technology impacting Staffing Managers in the next 5 years?
Julie Stich: Employee benefits administration is an area that benefits tremendously from technological improvements. The tech industry continues to develop new approaches for data collection and analysis, record keeping and compliance, and works to improve and streamline benefits enrollment for employees. Also, technology is crucial for communicating with employees about their benefit plans, whether it's via social media, videos, Zoom, an app, or internal websites. Benefits technology is definitely an area of growth right now.
What general advice would you give to a Staffing Manager?
Mick Joneja: We see similar trends to the Great Recession and Global Financial Crisis of 2008, regarding the workforce supply and demand in many US industries. Because of the recent spike in the amount of talent, companies have become inundated with a significant increase in applicants. For those graduates entering the workforce now or shortly, it will be vital for them to find ways to set themselves apart, while being open and patient during this unique time.
1.Graduates need to use their networks to make personal connections to increase their chances of being considered for those more desired, entry-level roles. Student organizations with alumni networks, family friends, and career service centers with strong relationships with local companies are great places to start. Appropriate and professional persistence is essential when candidates are requesting introductions through their network.
2.Many companies that were financially impacted during the epidemic have restructured their corporate offices, and have found more creative ways to combine roles and work more cross-functionally. Candidates need to be more open to positions that may come with a mixture of different types of related work and see it as a way to grow their skills while learning their new role and integrating themselves into the company. Temporary roles are also the right way for candidates to get their foot in the door, exceed expectations, and transition into permanent positions.
3.The implementation of short, project-based work and gigs is becoming significantly more common, where various leaders need additional help on critical initiatives in short periods. Once hired, those beginning their careers should look for these opportunities to quickly diversify their backgrounds and internally network across new divisions.
4.While conducting your job search, or after getting settled into your first position, consider online courses and certificates related to your desired profession and industry. Not only will you gain new educational experience, but the progress also shows work ethic and dedication to continuous development.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Staffing Managers?
Rachel Raymond: I think there is always an impact on graduates during economic downturns. However, how graduates manage their careers and make decisions, during more robust years, can have a considerable effect on their long term professional outcomes. Graduates today may have to sacrifice what their 'ideal job' looked like to them a few months back and be realistic about what they need to do to get into the professional field. Getting into an area that is somewhat relative to your long-term professional goals is better than waiting for two years without any opportunity. This is not meant to be discouraging, and I recommend continuing to strive toward your long term goals. Still, I think most people are surprised at opportunities they sometimes stumble upon that they have not considered otherwise. Leverage your networking skills, find a mentor, take some chances, and be flexible.