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West Des Moines, IA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($143k vs $138k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+46 this week — 54 added vs 8 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)

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 258 active job postings tracked here, 58% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and server / host, with retail as the leading sector.

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.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail129$180k n=3—
Food Service / Restaurants85——
Consumer Goods39——
Professional Services27——
Healthcare15——

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

  • Retail129
  • Food Service / Restaurants85
  • Consumer Goods39
  • Professional Services27
  • Healthcare15
  • Financial Services14

Employment mix

  • Unspecified213 · 83%
  • Part-time19 · 7%
  • Contract11 · 4%
  • Full-time9 · 3%
  • Temporary4 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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