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Des Moines, IA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+175 this week — 195 added vs 20 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (33% open 30+ days)

Des Moines, IA job market overview (May 2026)

The Des Moines, IA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 680 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Des Moines, IA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Des Moines, IA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract76——
Full-time32$88k n=8—
Part-time28—$18.07/hr n=5
Temporary13——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services306——
Retail131—$18.07/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants120——
Consumer Goods55—$18.07/hr n=6
Manufacturing49——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager39
  • Retail Associate33
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead26
  • Server / Host23
  • Director19
  • Food Service17

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other145
  • Software Developers15
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
  • Customer Service Representatives13
  • Management Analysts11
  • Bartenders7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services306
  • Retail131
  • Food Service / Restaurants120
  • Consumer Goods55
  • Manufacturing49
  • Healthcare43

Employment mix

  • Unspecified528 · 78%
  • Contract76 · 11%
  • Full-time32 · 5%
  • Part-time28 · 4%
  • Temporary13 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 0%

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