Temp jobs have been declining but bounce back in January

Temporary job opportunities are a key part of the labor market and have been declining slightly as a percentage of the job market. In January 2025 temp jobs made up 13% of job listings, but by the end of the year that had fallen to 12%. However, temp job openings increased 6.6% in January, which aligns with January numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that show a jump in temporary jobs.