General Staffing in Iowa

21 general staffing and employment agencies in 16 cities and towns. Full-service agencies that place temporary, temp-to-hire and permanent workers across many kinds of jobs. Typical timing: often days for common roles.

How Many General Staffing and Employment Agencies Are in Iowa?

We list 21 general staffing and employment agencies in Iowa, across 16 cities and towns; the most are in Iowa City (2), Waterloo (2), Ames (2). Typical timing, as a rule of thumb: often days for common roles. Ask each office what it fills most often and get any terms in writing.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Source: OpenStreetMap (refreshed November 6, 2026).

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What is the bill rate, and how much of it reaches the worker as pay?
Who handles payroll, payroll taxes, workers' compensation and unemployment insurance?
What is the conversion fee if we hire the worker directly, and when does it drop to zero?
What is the replacement guarantee if someone does not work out?
Which job types do you fill most often in this area?

Tell the agency the pay rate you are willing to fund, not just the bill rate; good workers follow pay.
A written job description with shift, duties and dress code cuts no-shows.
Ask two agencies for the same role and compare the markup, not only the hourly price.