Jobs in West Des Moines, IA
265 active postings tracked in West Des Moines, IA · collapsed to 234 roles.
West Des Moines, IA Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay is above the national median ($46.50/hr vs $26/hr national)
West Des Moines, IA job market overview (June 2026)
The West Des Moines, IA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 265 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and shift supervisor / service lead, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in West Des Moines, IA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 65 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 348+ days.
- 3% of postings list a salary range (9 of 265).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $46.50/hr, with 67% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Turner Construction, and Jimmy John's.
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 shift supervisor / service lead.
- 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.
- 265Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 265Open 30+ days100% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 3%List salary9 of 265
- 67%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $86kMedian annual (max)
- $46.50/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 65dMedian agep90 348d (long tail)
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager22
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead17
- Food Service14
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist14
- Retail Associate13
- Crew / Cashier12
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- Managers, All Other2
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Bartenders2
Top sectors
- Retail116
- Food Service / Restaurants91
- Professional Services44
- Consumer Goods42
- Healthcare15
- Financial Services14
Employment mix
- Unspecified216 · 82%
- Part-time22 · 8%
- Full-time15 · 6%
- Contract7 · 3%
- Temporary3 · 1%
- Intern2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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