What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Temp Work?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Temp Work jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Andrews, MD (27.4% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Kentville, NS. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Andrews, MD $46,125 $3,843 $887 $22.18 Berkeley, CA $44,324 $3,693 $852 $21.31 Kentville, NS $44,076 $3,673 $847 $21.19 Whitehorse, YT $43,796 $3,649 $842 $21.06 Belmont, CA $43,781 $3,648 $841 $21.05 Sitka, AK $43,609 $3,634 $838 $20.97 North Cowichan, BC $43,492 $3,624 $836 $20.91 Duncan, BC $43,325 $3,610 $833 $20.83 Oak Bay, BC $43,246 $3,603 $831 $20.79 Victoria, BC $43,063 $3,588 $828 $20.70

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Q: How much does a Temp Work make?

The average annual pay for a temp work in the United States is $36,199 a year — that works out to approximately $17.40 an hour. The middle 80% of Temp Works earn between $33,000 (10th percentile) and $39,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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$36,199

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Temp Work Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$36,199

Columbus

Ohio

$34,965

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How much does a Temp Work make?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Temp Work in the United States is $36,199 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.40 an hour. This is the equivalent of $696/week or $3,016/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $41,000 and as low as $31,500, the majority of Temp Work salaries currently range between $34,500 (25th percentile) to $38,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $39,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Temp Work varies little (about 3500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Temp Work in your area makes on average $34,965 per year, or $1,234 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $36,199. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Temp Work salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Temp Work jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Temp Work Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Temp Work job is above the national average. Topping the list is Andrews, MD, , with Berkeley, CA, and Kentville, NS, close behind in the second and third positions. Kentville, NS, beats the national average by $7,877 (21.8%), and Andrews, MD, furthers that trend with another $9,926 (27.4%) above the $36,199 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Temp Work appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Andrews, MD, and Victoria, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Temp Work role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Andrews, MD	$46,125	$3,843	$887	$22.18
Berkeley, CA	$44,324	$3,693	$852	$21.31
Kentville, NS	$44,076	$3,673	$847	$21.19
Whitehorse, YT	$43,796	$3,649	$842	$21.06
Belmont, CA	$43,781	$3,648	$841	$21.05
Sitka, AK	$43,609	$3,634	$838	$20.97
North Cowichan, BC	$43,492	$3,624	$836	$20.91
Duncan, BC	$43,325	$3,610	$833	$20.83
Oak Bay, BC	$43,246	$3,603	$831	$20.79
Victoria, BC	$43,063	$3,588	$828	$20.70

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Temp Work Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Temp Work job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Temp Work jobs.

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Infographic detailing Temp Work salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $36,199 per year or $17.40 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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