In Michigan, most staffing service projects cost between $15.00 and $50.00 per hour, with a typical price near $25.00. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical staffing service cost
$15.00 – $50.00
per hour · typical $25.00
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Staffing service cost breakdown
- Temporary admin (per hour)$15.00 – $25.00typical $18.00
- Skilled labor (per hour)$20.00 – $40.00typical $28.00
- Permanent placement (20% of salary)$4,000 – $20,000typical $10,000
At a glance
- Typical range$15.00 – $50.00
- Unitper hour
- Cities covered33
What Staffing Agencies costs
Staffing agencies charge employers a markup on hourly wages for temps, typically $15–$50 per hour. For permanent placements, fees are 15–25% of the new hire's first-year salary. Specialized roles cost more.
By city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor
- Battle Creek
- Bay City
- Dearborn
- Dearborn Heights
- Detroit
- East Lansing
- Farmington Hills
- Flint
- Grand Rapids
- Holland
- Kalamazoo
- Kentwood
- Lansing
- Lincoln Park
- Livonia
- Muskegon
- Novi
- Pontiac
- Port Huron
- Portage
- Rochester Hills
- Royal Oak
- Saginaw
- South Lyon
- Southfield
- St. Clair Shores
- Sterling Heights
- Taylor
- Troy
- Warren
- Westland
- Wyoming
Frequently asked questions
How do staffing agencies charge?
For temps, they bill an hourly rate covering wage, taxes, and markup. For permanent hires, they charge a one-time fee, often 15–25% of salary.
What affects staffing costs?
Skill level, industry, location, and whether it's temp or permanent. Specialized roles like IT or healthcare command higher rates.
How can I reduce staffing costs?
Negotiate rates, use agencies for short-term needs, and consider temp-to-hire to avoid permanent placement fees.