# Recruiting Agencies in Arlington, TX

Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, home to AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and a GM assembly plant. The city's central location attracts distribution centers and corporate operations. Recruiters in Arlington can help you fill entertainment, manufacturing, logistics and automotive roles.

## At a glance

- **40** agencies serve this market

## Top 40 ranked agencies

| # | Agency | Rating (reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [X3 Tradesmen](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/x3-tradesmen) | 4.9 (444) |
| 2 | [JPA Workforce](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/jpa-workforce) | 4.9 (63) |
| 3 | [XL Pro Staffing & Consulting](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/xl-pro-staffing-consulting) | 4.9 (666) |
| 4 | [Burnett's Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/burnetts-staffing) | 4.8 (2,863) |
| 5 | [Onin Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/onin-staffing) | 4.8 (22,044) |
| 6 | [Stride Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/stride-staffing) | 4.8 (6,658) |
| 7 | [NextLevel Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/nextlevel-staffing) | 4.8 (467) |
| 8 | [Certified Apartment Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/certified-apartment-staffing) | 4.8 (300) |
| 9 | [Rhino Medical Services](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/rhino-medical-services) | 4.8 (125) |
| 10 | [KP Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/kp-staffing) | 4.8 (5,221) |
| 11 | [Pinnacle Staffing Group](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/pinnacle-staffing-group) | 4.7 (654) |
| 12 | [DreamJob Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/dreamjob-staffing-1) | 4.7 (467) |
| 13 | [Staffing Xpress](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/staffing-xpress) | 4.7 (32) |
| 14 | [BPrep Services](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/bprep-services) | 4.7 (11) |
| 15 | [Express Healthcare Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/express-healthcare-staffing-1) | 4.6 (110,490) |
| 16 | [Metro Staffing Solutions](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/metro-staffing-solutions) | 4.6 (11) |
| 17 | [Quality Labor Management LLC](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/quality-labor-management-llc) | 4.6 (383) |
| 18 | [Penn Apartment Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/penn-apartment-staffing) | 4.6 (254) |
| 19 | [Luxor Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/luxor-staffing) | 4.6 (3,636) |
| 20 | [REX Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/rex-staffing) | 4.5 (498) |
| 21 | [ASAP Personnel](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/asap-personnel) | 4.5 (456) |
| 22 | [People Source](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/people-source) | 4.5 (266) |
| 23 | [Summit Placement Services](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/summit-placement-services) | 4.5 (0) |
| 24 | [SURGE Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/surge-staffing) | 4.5 (8,743) |
| 25 | [Skill Staff](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/skill-staff) | 4.5 (20,224) |
| 26 | [Frontline Source Group](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/frontline-source-group) | 4.4 (328) |
| 27 | [Ascend Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/ascend-staffing) | 4.4 (5,449) |
| 28 | [Star Personnel](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/star-personnel) | 4.3 (110) |
| 29 | [One Source Staffing Corporation](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/one-source-staffing-corporation) | 4.3 (5) |
| 30 | [Results Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/results-staffing) | 4.2 (434) |
| 31 | [LaborMax Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/labormax-staffing-1) | 4.2 (3,687) |
| 32 | [KB Staffing, LLC](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/kb-staffing-llc) | 4.2 (40) |
| 33 | [Malace HR](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/malace-hr) | 4.2 (103) |
| 34 | [ProStaff](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/prostaff) | 4.2 (10,145) |
| 35 | [Jibe Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/jibe-staffing) | 4.2 (574) |
| 36 | [Regal Staffing Services](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/regal-staffing-services) | 4.0 (546) |
| 37 | [Provide Staff](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/provide-staff) | 3.7 (149) |
| 38 | [Tradesmen International](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/tradesmen-international) | 3.6 (805) |
| 39 | [Snelling Staffing Arlington](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/snelling-staffing-arlington) | 3.5 (103) |
| 40 | [BPI Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/bpi-staffing) | 3.5 (64) |

## How These Rankings Work

Scores come from **Google Reviews** via the Google Places API — never from paid placements, and never set by the agencies themselves. We apply a **Bayesian adjusted average** to prevent small-sample distortion (a 2-review 5.0-star agency shouldn't outrank a 200-review 4.8-star one):

```
adjusted_score = (v / (v + m)) * R + (m / (v + m)) * C
```

- `v` — total reviews across all offices
- `m` — prior weight (**20**)
- `R` — the agency's weighted average score
- `C` — the platform-wide mean

So with a global mean of 4.2: an agency with **5 reviews at 5.0** scores 4.36, while one with **200 reviews at 4.8** scores 4.75. The second outranks the first because the score is backed by more evidence.

Multi-office agencies get a single weighted score across locations. Every listing is human-reviewed before publication. Scores refresh hourly. [Read the full methodology →](https://recruiterrank.co/methodology)

## FAQ

### How do Arlington salary ranges for the most-recruited roles compare to national averages?

Arlington salaries typically track 8–12 percent below Dallas and Fort Worth rates for comparable roles, reflecting its secondary market position despite strong industrial and entertainment sectors. Warehouse and logistics roles average $34,000–$42,000 annually, while skilled trades in aerospace manufacturing command $55,000–$75,000. Healthcare positions at local hospital systems run 5–7 percent under DFW metro averages. The city's lower cost of living partially offsets the differential, though agencies report candidates increasingly benchmark against Dallas rates when evaluating offers. Manufacturing engineering roles remain competitively priced due to GM and defense contractor demand.

### What types of roles do these Arlington recruiting agencies typically fill?

Arlington's recruiting agencies concentrate heavily on skilled trades and industrial positions that support the city's manufacturing base, including welders, machinists, electricians and quality control technicians. Light industrial and warehouse roles dominate general staffing placements. Given Arlington's position in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, agencies also fill professional positions in supply chain management, operations and logistics coordination. Entertainment and hospitality roles tie to the city's attractions sector, while administrative and clerical placements serve the diverse commercial employers throughout the region.

### What questions should I ask a recruiter before signing a contract?

Ask about fee structure first—contingency placements commonly cost 20 to 30 percent of first-year salary, while retained searches involve upfront payments. Clarify guarantee periods if a placed candidate leaves early, typically 30 to 90 days. Request their replacement process and whether partial refunds apply. Understand exclusivity terms and whether you can work with multiple agencies simultaneously. For Arlington's manufacturing and entertainment sectors, verify the recruiter's candidate pipeline depth in your industry and ask for placement metrics in similar roles. Confirm communication cadence and who will handle your search daily.

### What's the difference between contingency and retained search?

Contingency firms earn a fee only when you hire their candidate, typically 15 to 25 percent of first-year salary. They work multiple searches simultaneously and may submit the same candidate to several clients. Retained search involves an exclusive contract with payments in phases—usually one-third upfront, one-third at milestone and one-third at placement. Retained recruiters commit dedicated resources to your search alone, conducting deeper market mapping and candidate assessment. Manufacturing and logistics employers in Arlington often use contingency for high-volume skilled trades roles, while retained search suits executive and specialized engineering positions requiring discretion.

### Is it worth hiring a specialist recruiter over a general staffing agency?

Specialist recruiters maintain deeper talent networks in their fields and better assess technical capabilities during screening. For Arlington's dominant manufacturing sector, specialists understand certifications like Six Sigma or CNC programming requirements that generalists miss. In entertainment and hospitality roles, they recognize venue-specific experience and union considerations. General agencies offer faster fills for administrative or entry-level positions where skills transfer easily across industries. The trade-off is straightforward: specialists reduce mis-hires in technical roles but charge similar fees and may take longer to engage if they're working exclusive searches.

## Explore

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- [Houston, TX](https://recruiterrank.co/city/houston-tx) — 174 agencies
- [Dallas, TX](https://recruiterrank.co/city/dallas-tx) — 121 agencies
- [San Antonio, TX](https://recruiterrank.co/city/san-antonio-tx) — 109 agencies
- [Fort Worth, TX](https://recruiterrank.co/city/fort-worth-tx) — 75 agencies
- [El Paso, TX](https://recruiterrank.co/city/el-paso-tx) — 42 agencies

### Top industries in Arlington

- [Manufacturing](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/manufacturing) — 11 agencies
- [Administrative](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/administrative) — 11 agencies
- [Generalist](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/generalist) — 10 agencies
- [Warehouse](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/warehouse) — 9 agencies
- [Industrial](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/industrial) — 9 agencies
- [Construction](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/construction) — 8 agencies