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
- Manager
Scooter's Coffee · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 5 days ago
- Seasonal Receiver Stocker DaysWarehouse / Stocker× 2 openings
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- AE - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 days ago
- Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 5 days ago
- ServerServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 6 days ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 1 week ago
- Area Supervisor
Ross Stores · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 1 week ago
- Delivery DriverDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Full Time - CDL Delivery DriverDelivery Driver× 2 openings
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Mobile Associate - Retail Sales× 2 openings
T-Mobile · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
$18k · most recent posted 1 week ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Chipotle · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Full Time - Head Cashier - ClosingCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Account Manager, Commercial LinesAccount Executive
Arthur J. Gallagher · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.ajg.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- District Manager
Pizza Hut · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- WM Affluent Banker
U.S. Bank · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.usbank.com
$86k · posted 2 weeks ago
- Senior Commercial Lines Account Manager, AgribusinessAccount Executive
Arthur J. Gallagher · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.ajg.com
posted 3 weeks ago