Benchmark category
Temporary Staffing
- Category slug
- temporary-staffing
- Taxonomy version
- 2026.08.1
- Snapshot
- 1afcefb13e14afbd
- Computed
- Oct 22, 2026
Awards recorded through Oct 22, 2026
Snapshot computed Oct 22, 2026
Withheld: 2,209 awards in the last twelve months against 192 the year before is a gap in source coverage, not a market change
Box: 25th to 75th percentile. Line: median. Whiskers: 10th to 90th percentile. The lowest and highest tenth of awards lie beyond the whiskers and are not drawn.
What the distribution shows
Half of the 2,722 comparable temporary staffing awards were worth less than $208,912, and half were worth more.
The middle half ran from $47,030 to $615,841. The 75th percentile is 13.1 times the 25th, a wide spread, so the scope of a particular requirement matters more than the category label.
The mean is $442,420, 2.1 times the median. A minority of large awards pulls the average up, which is why the median is the headline figure.
377 contractors won these awards from 40 awarding agencies.
Each figure is the total current value of an award, including modifications to date. It is not an hourly rate, a unit price, or an annual cost.
Over time
The median award value for each federal fiscal year, from the published price index.
| Period | Value | Awards | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | 100.0 | 12 | incomplete coverage, thin sample |
| FY2020 | 194.3 | 11 | incomplete coverage, thin sample |
| FY2021 | 141.0 | 29 | incomplete coverage, thin sample |
| FY2022 | 793.3 | 61 | incomplete coverage |
| FY2023 | 658.5 | 65 | incomplete coverage |
| FY2024 | 490.9 | 117 | incomplete coverage |
| FY2025 | 343.5 | 176 | incomplete coverage |
| FY2026 | 131.5 | 2173 | |
| FY2027 | 270.3 | 61 | partial year |
Full series, vintages, and revisions for the BidBenchmark Temporary Staffing Price Index
Measures
Three distinct measures, deliberately not collapsed into one price.
| Measure | p25 | Median | p75 | Awards | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current award value | $47,030 | $208,912 | $615,841 | 2,722 | Distribution of current award value across comparable awards |
| Potential value with options | $59,990 | $299,745 | $831,236 | 3,000 | Distribution of potential award value including option periods |
| Obligated to date | $44,792 | $200,000 | $595,842 | 2,728 | Distribution of total obligations to date |
By place of performance
Only slices that independently clear the sample threshold are published.
| State | p25 | Median | p75 | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $229,710 | $435,000 | $750,105 | 362 |
| Maryland | $38,676 | $104,396 | $288,186 | 292 |
| Arizona | $223,330 | $574,732 | $1,156,848 | 213 |
| California | $60,788 | $283,395 | $943,036 | 195 |
| District of Columbia | $11,238 | $69,711 | $178,864 | 170 |
| Montana | $170,718 | $458,063 | $1,141,519 | 134 |
| Oklahoma | $74,319 | $150,000 | $522,319 | 109 |
| Florida | $13,941 | $34,937 | $85,088 | 103 |
| Texas | $29,119 | $107,362 | $499,727 | 95 |
| Virginia | $4,675 | $17,850 | $276,035 | 86 |
| Georgia | $20,136 | $70,319 | $141,809 | 84 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,000 | $151,570 | $721,493 | 81 |
| South Dakota | $166,390 | $393,360 | $650,126 | 73 |
| West Virginia | $40,179 | $236,005 | $846,701 | 58 |
| Minnesota | $87,773 | $337,210 | $724,778 | 57 |
| Illinois | $4,800 | $7,649 | $10,425 | 47 |
| Washington | $27,246 | $149,647 | $427,922 | 36 |
| New York | $312,902 | $900,000 | $1,611,675 | 35 |
| North Dakota | $118,243 | $248,500 | $315,806 | 34 |
| Colorado | $22,829 | $37,679 | $75,000 | 33 |
| Kentucky | $3,306 | $8,862 | $52,542 | 32 |
| Louisiana | $132,681 | $414,960 | $1,406,439 | 23 |
| Missouri | $83,739 | $146,346 | $180,876 | 23 |
| South Carolina | $148,245 | $634,319 | $1,570,302 | 23 |
| North Carolina | $82,338 | $257,516 | $521,499 | 22 |
By awarding agency
Agencies with enough awards in this category to publish their own figure.
| Agency | p25 | Median | p75 | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Human Services | $164,483 | $400,800 | $764,220 | 1,051 |
| Department of Justice | $11,288 | $33,300 | $70,651 | 681 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $242,448 | $657,323 | $1,363,762 | 598 |
| Department of Defense | $135,340 | $276,128 | $977,813 | 92 |
| Department of Homeland Security | $3,663 | $9,169 | $76,717 | 65 |
| Department of Agriculture | $103,250 | $216,798 | $442,030 | 48 |
| Government Accountability Office | $1,518 | $2,604 | $3,208 | 27 |
| Department of Commerce | $92,004 | $189,730 | $619,505 | 23 |
| Department of the Treasury | $89,601 | $230,640 | $501,910 | 23 |
| Department of the Interior | $20,708 | $39,966 | $106,039 | 19 |
| General Services Administration | $11,764 | $50,000 | $306,343 | 13 |
Typical awards in the sample
Counted awards closest to the median, under the same rules and outlier fence as the published figure.
| Award | Contractor | Agency | Place | First action | Current value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36C26325N0384 VISN 23 PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES IDIQ, BLACK HILLS TO | SJS EXECUTIVES, LLC | Department of Veterans Affairs | SD | Mar 31, 2026 | $209,117 |
| 36C26225N0290 VASDHS - CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGISTS, CARDIAC SONOGRAPHERS, RESPIRATORY THERPIASTS | A-TEAM SOLUTIONS LLC | Department of Veterans Affairs | CA | Mar 3, 2026 | $208,706 |
| N4008026F1140 ET_ INDIAN HEAD_PD3 | CHENEGA ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN SOLUTIONS, LLC | Department of Defense | MD | May 7, 2026 | $209,313 |
| 75H71021F80173 MOD 6 - FY26 UDO INITIATIVE DEOBLIGATE EXCESS FUNDS AND CLOSE-OUT | ACCESS THERAPIES, INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | NM | Jul 29, 2026 | $209,475 |
| 75H71026P00070 EO14398: MOD 01 - EXERCISE AN OPTION PERIOD 1 - NNMC_ED_NPSC_RN SERVICES | CREEK HEALTHCARE, LLC | Department of Health and Human Services | NM | Jul 24, 2026 | $208,080 |
| 77344426F0113 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MEDICAL REVIEWS | METROPOLITAN MEDICAL LLC | U.S. International Development Finance Corporation | DC | Sep 9, 2026 | $209,763 |
| 36C24126F0051 36C24126F0051 PHLEBOTOMIST SERVICES - OPTION 1 RENEWAL | ARROW ARC LLC | Department of Veterans Affairs | MA | May 11, 2026 | $207,980 |
| 15B30226F00000066 NITELINES DENTAL HYGIENIST JANUARY TO SEPTEMBER 2026 FISCAL YEAR 2026 RP#: 0125-26 TASK ORDER TO COVER FIRST PORTION OF PERFORMANCE PERIOD 5: JANUARY 1, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 | NITELINES USA INC | Department of Justice | GA | Mar 17, 2026 | $209,980 |
| 75H71026P00419 (1) ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN NONPERSONAL SERVICE AT PINON HEALTH CENTER | FOUR WINDS STAFFING LLC | Department of Health and Human Services | AZ | Jul 21, 2026 | $207,480 |
| 75H71123F80046 DE-OB AND CLOSE OUT REMAINING FUNDS - TELEMETRY MONITORING TECHS | ROBISON MEDICAL RESOURCE GROUP LLC | Department of Health and Human Services | OK | Mar 11, 2026 | $207,275 |
Left out of this benchmark
Awards classified into this category that the published figure does not count, with the rule that removed each. The largest examples of each reason are shown.
| Award | Agency | First action | Current value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indefinite delivery vehicle: a ceiling, not an award value131 awards, 5 shown | |||
| 12314421A0006 THE SERVICE REQUIRED IS TO PROVIDE VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND HEARINGS. POP 06/01/2021 - 05/31/2026 | Department of Agriculture | Jun 1, 2021 | — |
| 1331L520A13210004 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | Department of Commerce | Dec 20, 2019 | — |
| 15B11723A00000059 TO PROVIDE RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN SERVICES FOR THE INMATE POPULATION ON SITE IN THE HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT USP LEE, VA, IN ACCORDANCE TO THE STATEMENT OF WORK | Department of Justice | Apr 26, 2023 | — |
| 15B11723A00000060 TO PROVIDE DENTAL HYGIENIST SERVICES FOR THE INMATE POPULATION ON SITE IN THE HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT USP LEE, VA, IN ACCORDANCE TO THE STATEMENT OF WORK | Department of Justice | May 2, 2023 | — |
| 15B20825A00000002 PROVISION PHLEBOTOMIST - SERVICES ACCORDING TO THE STATEMENT OF WORK FOR FCI LORETTO | Department of Justice | Oct 9, 2024 | — |
| No positive award value on record521 awards, 5 shown | |||
| 05GA0A25K0100 DE-OB FUNDS FOR TRANSCRIPTION AND RECORDING SERVICE PAB JOB 910008 | Government Accountability Office | Apr 28, 2026 | $0 |
| 05GA0A26K0016 DE-OBLIGATE FUNDS FOR FULL TRANSCRIPTION AND DEPOSITION SERVICES FOR PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD'S LITIGATION FROM JANUARY 26, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 27, 2026. | Government Accountability Office | Apr 29, 2026 | $0 |
| 12318726F0073 JOB CORPS PRIORITY 3 ESSENTIAL SERVICES BOXELDER CENTER MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR MAR - JUL | Department of Agriculture | Mar 25, 2026 | $0 |
| 140A2326F0031 SPEAK LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SERVICES, IES | Department of the Interior | Mar 24, 2026 | $0 |
| 15B10726F00000008 PHLEBOTOMIST SERVICES JAN-APR, 30 SESSIONS PER WEEK FOR 17 WEEKS. | Department of Justice | Jun 10, 2026 | $0 |
| Above the outlier fence of $2,809,804152 awards, 5 shown | |||
| 70B03C20F00001383 MEDICAL SCREENING SERVICES | Department of Homeland Security | Sep 28, 2020 | $421,385,259 |
| 70B03C25F00000633 MEDICAL SERVICES FOR MIGRANTS | Department of Homeland Security | Sep 26, 2025 | $86,789,194 |
| 75D30120F09856 DGMQ ENTRY SCREENING TASK ORDER | Department of Health and Human Services | Jun 2, 2026 | $62,674,168 |
| 70LGLY21CGLB00001 ROLEPLAYER SUPPORT SERVICES, FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTERS, GLYNCO, GA | Department of Homeland Security | Feb 10, 2021 | $53,159,976 |
| 47PC0822C0002 ADMINISTRATIVE & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | General Services Administration | Sep 8, 2022 | $37,837,848 |
Questions about this benchmark
- How much is a typical federal temporary staffing award?
- The median current award value is $208,912, across 2,722 comparable awards in the snapshot computed Oct 22, 2026. Half of the awards in the sample were worth less.
- What range do most temporary staffing awards fall in?
- The middle half of awards ran from $47,030 to $615,841. One in ten was below $10,508, and one in ten above $1,269,423.
- Are temporary staffing award values rising or falling?
- No change is published. Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 21, 2026 holds 2,209 awards against 192 for Oct 22, 2024 to Oct 21, 2025; a gap that wide reflects how completely the source records are loaded, not a change in the market.
- Which agency awards the most temporary staffing contracts?
- Among agencies with enough awards to publish their own figure, Department of Health and Human Services has the most: 1,051 awards with a median of $400,800.
- Where is temporary staffing work performed?
- By place of performance, the states with the most published awards are New Mexico (362), Maryland (292), and Arizona (213).
- Why are some temporary staffing awards not counted?
- As the records stand now, the benchmark leaves out 131 indefinite delivery vehicles, 521 awards with no positive value, and 152 awards above the outlier fence.
- Can I use this figure as a unit price?
- No. Federal award records report the total value of each award, not hours, square feet, or units delivered. Two awards with the same value can buy very different quantities of work.
Related records
Derived from awards these records share, ordered by how many.
Industry codes in this category
Product and service codes
Buying agencies
Places of performance
- New Mexico382
- Maryland324
- Arizona224
- District of Columbia208
- California207
- Montana143
- Oklahoma116
- Florida112
Further reading
- BidBenchmark Temporary Staffing Price Indexhow the median moves over time
- Guides to reading award data
- How benchmarks are computed
Related categories
Sources and method
Figures on this page are computed from public federal award records. Numbers are never estimated or generated; where a figure is withheld, the reason is stated rather than filled in.
Distribution of current award value across comparable awards. Indefinite delivery vehicles are excluded because their ceiling values are not comparable to individual awards. Values beyond 3 times the interquartile range outside the first and third quartiles are excluded, as are values of zero or less. A cohort is published only when at least 10 comparable awards remain after exclusions. Awards whose category classification is below the confidence threshold are excluded from these statistics.
- 1Computed from USAspending.gov, last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Award records are United States Government works.
- 2Distribution of current award value across 2,722 awards classified into this category, as of Oct 22, 2026. Snapshot 1afcefb13e14, code aacf4584192a85d5.
- Source data refreshed
- 18 days ago
- Metric definition
- current_award_value@2026.08.1
- Definition hash
- 47e351283780691d
- Page evaluation
- seo@2026.10.1
Note 1 applies to every figure on this page. These are award values, not unit prices: federal award records report obligations and award values, not dollars per square foot or per hour.