# Recruiting Agencies in Lakewood, CO

Lakewood hosts a major federal government center and healthcare facilities west of Denver. Retail and professional services complement government employment. Recruiters in Lakewood can help you fill federal government, healthcare and professional services roles.

## At a glance

- **13** agencies serve this market

## Top 13 ranked agencies

| # | Agency | Rating (reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Assistance On Call](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/assistance-on-call-inc) | 4.7 (46) |
| 2 | [Saenz staffing Agency](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/saenz-staffing-agency) | 4.6 (17) |
| 3 | [Express Healthcare Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/express-healthcare-staffing-1) | 4.6 (110,490) |
| 4 | [AppleOne](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/appleone) | 4.5 (7,621) |
| 5 | [Activate Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/activate-staffing) | 4.5 (1) |
| 6 | [Summit Recruiting Services](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/summit-recruiting-services) | 4.5 (1) |
| 7 | [Amada Staffing and Personnel](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/amada-staffing-and-personnel) | 4.5 (0) |
| 8 | [Labor Depot, LLC](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/labor-depot-llc) | 4.5 (39) |
| 9 | [Amergis](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/amergis) | 4.1 (498) |
| 10 | [Blueprint Skilled Services](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/blueprint-skilled-services) | 4.0 (73) |
| 11 | [Labor Finders](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/labor-finders) | 4.0 (6,056) |
| 12 | [Creative Group](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/creative-group) | 3.4 (5,916) |
| 13 | [ATA Service](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/ata-service) | 3.3 (13) |

## 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 Lakewood salary ranges for the most-recruited roles compare to national averages?

Lakewood salaries track closely with Denver metro rates, typically running 5-8% below coastal tech hubs but above the Mountain West regional average. Healthcare roles—driven by the Federal Center and St. Anthony Hospital employment—often match or exceed national medians, particularly for registered nurses and imaging technicians. Administrative and light industrial positions align with Colorado Front Range norms. The cost-of-living adjustment versus national averages remains favorable, with housing costs approximately 15% lower than Denver proper while salaries hold steady at metro levels.

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

Lakewood's recruiting landscape reflects the city's economic anchors in healthcare and federal contracting. Agencies here concentrate heavily on nursing, allied health and medical administrative positions serving the Denver West area's hospital systems and outpatient facilities. You'll also find strong representation in government contracting roles—clearance-required positions in IT, engineering and administrative support for the Federal Center. Light industrial, warehouse and general staffing round out the market, driven by Lakewood's position along the I-70 and C-470 corridors. Permanent, temp-to-perm and contract placements are all common.

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

Ask about fee structure—contingency runs 20-25% of first-year salary while retained search commands 30-35%. Clarify guarantee periods for replacements, typically 30 to 90 days. Demand specifics on their sourcing methods, candidate vetting process and average time-to-fill for your role type. Request client references in your industry and understand exclusivity terms. For Lakewood's strong healthcare and government contractor market, verify the recruiter's clearance processing experience and clinical credentialing capabilities. Confirm who owns candidate relationships if the placement doesn't work out.

### How do recruiting agencies in Lakewood charge for placements?

Most Lakewood agencies use contingency pricing, charging 15 to 25 percent of first-year salary when a candidate accepts an offer. Healthcare and federal contractor recruiters in the area often work on lower margins—closer to 15 to 18 percent—because volume is higher and roles turn over more predictably. Retained search exists but remains rare except for senior healthcare administration positions. Temporary and contract placements bill as markup over hourly pay, typically adding 40 to 65 percent to cover payroll taxes, insurance and agency margin.

### How long does a typical search take from kickoff to hire?

Most healthcare and administrative searches in Lakewood close within 30 to 45 days from signed agreement to accepted offer. Clinical roles requiring specialized credentials—particularly nursing specialties or allied health positions serving the federal medical facilities—often extend to 60 days due to licensing verification and clearance requirements. Light industrial and general staffing placements through temp-to-hire arrangements typically fill within two weeks. Executive searches and niche technical roles can stretch beyond 90 days when candidate pools are limited or when multiple stakeholder interviews are required.

## Explore

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### Top industries in Lakewood

- [Construction](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/construction) — 4 agencies
- [Healthcare](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/healthcare) — 3 agencies
- [Industrial](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/industrial) — 3 agencies
- [Legal](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/legal) — 2 agencies
- [IT](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/it) — 2 agencies
- [Administrative](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/administrative) — 2 agencies