Jobs in West Des Moines, IA
257 active postings tracked in West Des Moines, IA · collapsed to 198 roles.
West Des Moines, IA Job Market Score
- Net hiring is positive (+50 this week — 57 added vs 7 removed)
- Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($106k vs $140k national)
West Des Moines, IA job market overview (May 2026)
The West Des Moines, IA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 257 active job postings tracked here, 57% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and server / host, with retail as the leading sector.
- 57% of postings in West Des Moines, IA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 57 new postings have appeared this week — about 22% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 35 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 301+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (9 of 257).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $106k.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Lowe's, and Turner Construction.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and server / host.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
West Des Moines, IA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in West Des Moines, IA.
- 257Active postings
- 57Posted this week
- 146Open 30+ days57% of active
- 8Remote / hybrid3% of active
- 4%List salary9 of 257
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- $106kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 35dMedian agep90 301d (long tail)
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager16
- Server / Host15
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead15
- Crew / Cashier14
- Cook / Kitchen12
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist12
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
- Managers, All Other9
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers9
- Fast Food and Counter Workers7
- Retail Salespersons6
- Customer Service Representatives5
Top sectors
- Retail126
- Food Service / Restaurants85
- Consumer Goods39
- Professional Services29
- Financial Services16
- Healthcare15
Employment mix
- Unspecified210 · 82%
- Part-time20 · 8%
- Contract13 · 5%
- Full-time9 · 4%
- Temporary3 · 1%
- Intern2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Seasonal Merchandising Service Associate - Weekends Preferred× 3 openings
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Sr. Account ManagerAccount Executive× 2 openings
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Part Time - Fulfillment Associate - FlexibleWarehouse / Stocker
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.com
posted 1 day ago
- Merchandising Part Time Days× 2 openings
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Part Time - CDL Delivery DriverDelivery Driver× 3 openings
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- In-Home Sales Specialist× 3 openings
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.com
$180k · most recent posted 1 day ago
- ServerServer / Host
Buffalo Wild Wings · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 2 days ago
- Kitchen Team Member/CookFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 2 days ago
- Greeter
Buffalo Wild Wings · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 2 days ago
- CashierCrew / Cashier
Buffalo Wild Wings · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 2 days ago
- Business Operations ManagerBusiness Operations
Cisco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.cisco.com
$106k · posted 2 days ago
- Merchandise Manager
Ulta Beauty · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 days ago
- Brow Waxing Expert
Ulta Beauty · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 days ago
- AI Native Curriculum Designer - SplunkSales Engineer
Splunk · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.cisco.com
posted 3 days ago
- Insurance Placement Specialist× 2 openings
Arthur J. Gallagher · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.ajg.com
most recent posted 3 days ago
- Sales Operations Manager - Splunk (Remote)Revenue Operations
Splunk · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.cisco.com
posted 4 days ago
- Shift Lead (Hourly Manager)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead× 4 openings
Panera Bread · West Des Moines, IA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 4 openings
Panera Bread · West Des Moines, IA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- General Manager× 4 openings
Panera Bread · West Des Moines, IA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 4 openings
Panera Bread · West Des Moines, IA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- Customer Service Associate - Full-Time & Part-Time× 4 openings
Panera Bread · West Des Moines, IA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- BaristaBartender / Barista× 2 openings
Scooter's Coffee · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · apply.jobappnetwork.com
most recent posted 5 days ago