Manufacturing Staffing Demand Running Three Times Above Pre-Pandemic Levels, HireQuest Data Shows
HireQuest reported that its manufacturing staffing revenue is tracking at approximately three times its pre-pandemic level, indicating sustained demand despite mixed national employment data. The company's manufacturing footprint expanded to 35 states in the first quarter of 2026, up from 32 states in 2020, driven by demand in food production, metal fabrication, and solar assembly.
Key figures
- Manufacturing states footprint 2020
- 32
- Manufacturing states footprint 2026
- 35
- Manufacturing revenue multiplier vs pre pandemic
- 3x
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