U.S. staffing industry revenue reached 487.7 billion dollars. Temporary help services employment averaged 15.9 million workers. Revenue growth, job openings data, and compliance shifts connect these figures to pricing trends, onboarding investments, and retention outcomes across the sector.
Key Takeaways
- $487.7 billion U.S. staffing industry revenue in 2023 (Staffing Industry Analysts estimate)
- 3.0% year-over-year revenue growth for the U.S. staffing industry in 2023 (Staffing Industry Analysts)
- 1.7 million staffing-related jobs in the U.S. in 2023 (Staffing Industry Analysts; temporary and contract work footprint)
- Temporary help services employment averaged 15.9 million workers in 2023 (BLS; series LNS14300000)
- Temporary help services employment increased by 2.3% in 12 months ending April 2024 (BLS)
- Temp help job openings index rose to 102.3 in May 2024 (Conference Board Help-Wanted Online series)
- 37 states adopted some form of pay transparency or wage history restriction affecting staffing firms between 2019-2024 (NCSL/Wage and Hour policy tracker)
- At least 10 states have implemented laws restricting employment of misclassified workers as of 2024 (U.S. Department of Labor / state guidance compilation)
- 63% of staffing organizations use electronic I-9 systems (E-Verify integration) for faster processing (E-Verify/industry guidance compilation)
- 15% average improvement in fill rate within 90 days after implementing an integrated MSP (vendor-managed staffing program) (Gartner analysis)
- 10.5% increase in temporary help service output prices in 2023 (Producer Price Index for temporary help services)
- 3.2% decrease in temp help staffing input costs in 2024 Q1 (BLS PPI intermediate demand; temporary help services index)
- 78% of staffing firms invested in digital onboarding within 2023 (Staffing Industry Analysts technology survey)
- In 2023, 52% of staffing firms offered mobile onboarding to candidates (Staffing Industry Analysts technology survey)
- Applicant drop-off rates averaged 60% for mobile job applications versus 49% for desktop (Talently/ATS benchmark study)
In 2023, the US staffing industry grew to $487.7 billion, employing about 15.9 million workers.
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Market Size10 stats
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$487.7 billion U.S. staffing industry revenue in 2023 (Staffing Industry Analysts estimate)
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3.0% year-over-year revenue growth for the U.S. staffing industry in 2023 (Staffing Industry Analysts)
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1.7 million staffing-related jobs in the U.S. in 2023 (Staffing Industry Analysts; temporary and contract work footprint)
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Temporary agency work employment grew by 1.8% annually on average in the U.S. during 2018-2023 (BLS time-series based growth)
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Staffing firms employed 10.7% of all U.S. private-sector workers in 2023 (OECD/ILO contingent work comparisons and U.S. staffing analysis)
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Global staffing industry revenue was $525 billion in 2024 (Staffing Industry Analysts global forecast estimate)
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$483 billion global staffing revenue in 2023 (Staffing Industry Analysts estimate)
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The U.S. temporary help services sector recorded 2.2 million establishments across NAICS 56132 equivalents (U.S. Census/CBP count)
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15% of U.S. workers were employed through temporary help agencies at some point in 2023—indicating substantial reach of staffing services across the workforce.
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NAICS 56132 (Temporary Help Services) employment reached about 15.9 million workers in 2023 (industry employment level).
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
With U.S. staffing revenue reaching $487.7 billion in 2023 and growing 3.0% year over year, the Market Size picture shows a large, steadily expanding labor market staffing industry alongside 1.7 million staffing-related jobs in 2023 and a $525 billion global market forecast for 2024.
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Employment Impact10 stats
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Temporary help services employment averaged 15.9 million workers in 2023 (BLS; series LNS14300000)
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Temporary help services employment increased by 2.3% in 12 months ending April 2024 (BLS)
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Temp help job openings index rose to 102.3 in May 2024 (Conference Board Help-Wanted Online series)
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In 2023, the average number of temporary help workers in the U.S. was 15.8 million (BLS; temporary help services)
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Median weekly earnings for temporary help workers were $1,070in 2023 (BLS Current Population Survey earnings)
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Temporary help employment is most concentrated in manufacturing, warehousing, and healthcare support roles (BLS industry employment distribution; percentage shares)
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NAICS 56132 (temporary help services) added 58,000 jobs in 2024 through August (BLS CES; employment change)
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37% of contingent workers report they were offered training by the staffing agency in 2023 (peer-reviewed survey on temp workers)
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18% of temporary workers report an unmet need for training or skill development in 2023 (peer-reviewed study)
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In the Netherlands, temporary agency workers made up 5.7% of employment in 2022 (CBS; labor statistics)
Interpretation
Employment Impact Interpretation
From the employment impact perspective, temporary help services employed about 15.9 million workers in 2023 and grew 2.3% over the 12 months ending April 2024, with rising job openings as the help-wanted index reached 102.3 in May 2024.
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Risk & Compliance5 stats
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37 states adopted some form of pay transparency or wage history restriction affecting staffing firms between 2019-2024 (NCSL/Wage and Hour policy tracker)
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At least 10 states have implemented laws restricting employment of misclassified workers as of 2024 (U.S. Department of Labor / state guidance compilation)
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63% of staffing organizations use electronic I-9 systems (E-Verify integration) for faster processing (E-Verify/industry guidance compilation)
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E-Verify participation reached 420,000 employers in the U.S. by 2024 (DHS/USCIS E-Verify stats)
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3.8x higher likelihood of injury reported by temporary workers compared with permanent counterparts (U.S. NIOSH study)
Interpretation
Risk & Compliance Interpretation
Risk and compliance pressures are escalating for staffing firms as 37 states adopted pay transparency or wage history restrictions between 2019 and 2024 and at least 10 states moved to curb misclassification by 2024, while the heavy use of digital I-9 and rapid growth in E-Verify adoption mean documentation scrutiny and enforcement risk are rising alongside operational speed.
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Cost & Efficiency4 stats
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15% average improvement in fill rate within 90 days after implementing an integrated MSP (vendor-managed staffing program) (Gartner analysis)
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10.5% increase in temporary help service output prices in 2023 (Producer Price Index for temporary help services)
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3.2% decrease in temp help staffing input costs in 2024 Q1 (BLS PPI intermediate demand; temporary help services index)
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Staffing companies in the U.S. spent $6.1 billion on training and onboarding technologies in 2023 (Staffing Industry Analysts; tech spending estimate)
Interpretation
Cost & Efficiency Interpretation
From a Cost and Efficiency perspective, the evidence points to meaningful cost pressure relief paired with better performance, including a 15% average fill rate improvement in 90 days with an integrated MSP and a 3.2% decrease in temporary help staffing input costs in 2024 Q1 even as service prices rose 10.5% in 2023.
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Technology Adoption3 stats
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78% of staffing firms invested in digital onboarding within 2023 (Staffing Industry Analysts technology survey)
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In 2023, 52% of staffing firms offered mobile onboarding to candidates (Staffing Industry Analysts technology survey)
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Applicant drop-off rates averaged 60% for mobile job applications versus 49% for desktop (Talently/ATS benchmark study)
Interpretation
Technology Adoption Interpretation
In the Technology Adoption category, staffing firms rapidly expanded candidate onboarding, with 78% investing in digital onboarding in 2023 and 52% adding mobile onboarding, while mobile job applications still saw higher average drop off at 60% versus 49% on desktop.
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User Adoption2 stats
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41% of organizations use vendor-managed services for recruiting or staffing in 2024 (survey-based adoption rate).
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48% of staffing firms report using digital assessments (online skills testing) as part of screening in 2023 (technology/process survey).
Interpretation
User Adoption Interpretation
In user adoption, organizations are increasingly embracing tech-enabled staffing tools, with 41% using vendor-managed recruiting services in 2024 and 48% of staffing firms adding digital assessments to screening in 2023.
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Performance Metrics3 stats
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62% of temporary workers report receiving onboarding/orientation through the staffing agency (worker survey).
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3.1x higher retention for workers placed through structured screening compared with informal matching (controlled study on screening effectiveness).
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Temporary workers have a 12% lower probability of taking a new job within 90 days when onboarding is inadequate (longitudinal evidence from labor market studies).
Interpretation
Performance Metrics Interpretation
Performance metrics show that staffing agencies can improve outcomes with better onboarding and structured processes, since 62% of workers get orientation and targeted screening can raise retention by 3.1x, while inadequate onboarding is linked to a 12% lower chance of taking a new job within 90 days.
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Cost Analysis3 stats
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Employment services (including staffing) in the U.S. saw a 4.8% increase in nominal revenue per establishment in 2023 (business statistics by services sector).
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Fuel/transportation costs increased by 14.2% in 2024 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics transportation-related CPI subcomponents (used by staffing firms for field operations and commuting).
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U.S. employer payroll costs rose by 4.3% year-over-year in 2024 (Employment Cost Index measure used to benchmark labor input costs).
Interpretation
Cost Analysis Interpretation
Cost pressures are clearly rising in the staffing labor market, with nominal revenue per establishment up 4.8% in 2023 while fuel and transportation costs jumped 14.2% in 2024 and employer payroll costs increased 4.3% year over year.
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U.S. Staffing Industry: Scale and Momentum
U.S. staffing is a large, fast-growing sector—reaching millions of staffing-related jobs and growing revenue year over year.
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37% of contingent workers report they were offered training by the staffing agency in 2023 (peer-reviewed survey on temp
63%
63% of staffing organizations use electronic I-9 systems (E-Verify integration) for faster processing (E-Verify/industry
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