Staffing Agencies by Industry

Pick an industry to see offices in every state, typical timing and the questions to ask.

What Kind of Staffing Agency Do You Need?

General agencies fill many roles. Industrial agencies supply warehouse, labor and trades workers. Office, IT, engineering, healthcare and driver firms focus on one field. Recruiters and search firms find permanent hires, and public job centers offer free help to job seekers and employers. Start with an agency that regularly fills your exact role.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Source: manpower.broker staffing guide.

General Staffing

Full-service agencies that place temporary, temp-to-hire and permanent workers across many kinds of jobs.

1,186 listed · often days for common roles

Warehouse & Industrial

Warehouse associates, forklift operators, assemblers, general laborers, day labor and skilled trades.

347 listed · often same day to a few days

Office & Admin

Receptionists, administrative assistants, customer service, data entry, bookkeeping, accounting and legal support.

41 listed · often a few days to two weeks

IT & Technology

Contract and permanent software engineers, IT support, network, cybersecurity and data professionals.

19 listed · often weeks for specialists

Engineering & Technical

Engineers, designers, technicians, scientists and project staff for contract or permanent roles.

38 listed · often weeks for specialists

Healthcare

Nurses, nursing assistants, caregivers, allied health and travel or per-diem clinical staff.

52 listed · varies by license and shift

Drivers & Logistics

CDL and non-CDL drivers, delivery drivers, dispatchers and logistics staff.

10 listed · often days, depending on CDL class

Recruiters & Executive Search

Direct-hire recruiters and search firms that find permanent staff and senior leaders for a fee.

63 listed · often weeks to months

Public Job Centers

Government-funded American Job Centers and state workforce offices with free job search help, training and hiring events.

225 listed · walk in or book; services are free

Listings: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Data last updated November 6, 2026 · Sources & method