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Freelance and contract gigs in West Des Moines, IA

Contract and temporary job postings in West Des Moines, IA — useful for freelancers, consultants, and anyone looking for non-permanent work.

West Des Moines, IA job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail126$180k n=3—
Food Service / Restaurants85——
Consumer Goods39——
Professional Services29——
Financial Services16——

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

In-demand skills

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%

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