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Des Moines, IA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+109 this week — 109 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)

Des Moines, IA job market overview (May 2026)

The Des Moines, IA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 662 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Des Moines, IA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract86$70k n=3—
Full-time33$71k n=9—
Part-time26$56k n=3$18.07/hr n=5
Temporary12——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services302——
Retail125—$18.07/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants118——
Consumer Goods49—$18.07/hr n=6
Manufacturing44$87k n=3—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager38
  • Retail Associate32
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead25
  • Server / Host21
  • Food Service17
  • Director15

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other188
  • Software Developers16
  • Management Analysts14
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
  • Customer Service Representatives13
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products9

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services302
  • Retail125
  • Food Service / Restaurants118
  • Consumer Goods49
  • Manufacturing44
  • Healthcare40

Employment mix

  • Unspecified502 · 76%
  • Contract86 · 13%
  • Full-time33 · 5%
  • Part-time26 · 4%
  • Temporary12 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 0%

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