Jobs in West Des Moines, IA
248 active postings tracked in West Des Moines, IA · collapsed to 193 roles.
West Des Moines, IA Job Market Score
- Pay matches the national median ($130k vs $135k national)
- Net hiring is positive (+44 this week — 44 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (20% 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 248 active job postings tracked here, 60% 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.
- 60% of postings in West Des Moines, IA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 44 new postings have appeared this week — about 18% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 53 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 299+ days.
- 2% of postings list a salary range (6 of 248).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $130k.
- 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 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.
- 248Active postings
- 44Posted this week
- 149Open 30+ days60% of active
- 7Remote / hybrid3% of active
- 2%List salary6 of 248
- 17%Hourly1 of disclosed
- $130kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 53dMedian agep90 299d (long tail)
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager16
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead16
- Server / Host15
- Crew / Cashier15
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist12
- Cook / Kitchen12
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
- Managers, All Other10
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers9
- Fast Food and Counter Workers9
- Retail Salespersons6
- Stockers and Order Fillers6
Top sectors
- Retail119
- Food Service / Restaurants89
- Consumer Goods37
- Professional Services29
- Healthcare15
- Financial Services14
Employment mix
- Unspecified210 · 85%
- Part-time14 · 6%
- Contract11 · 4%
- Full-time8 · 3%
- Temporary3 · 1%
- Intern2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Kitchen Team Member/CookFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 1 day ago
- CashierCrew / Cashier
Buffalo Wild Wings · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 1 day ago
- ServerServer / Host
Buffalo Wild Wings · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 1 day ago
- Insurance Placement Specialist× 2 openings
Arthur J. Gallagher · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.ajg.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Sales Operations Manager - Splunk (Remote)Revenue Operations
Splunk · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.cisco.com
$130k · posted 2 days ago
- Shift Lead (Hourly Manager)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead× 4 openings
Panera Bread · West Des Moines, IA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 4 openings
Panera Bread · West Des Moines, IA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- General Manager× 4 openings
Panera Bread · West Des Moines, IA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 4 openings
Panera Bread · West Des Moines, IA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Customer Service Associate - Full-Time & Part-Time× 4 openings
Panera Bread · West Des Moines, IA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- BaristaBartender / Barista× 2 openings
Scooter's Coffee · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · apply.jobappnetwork.com
most recent posted 3 days ago
- Manager
Scooter's Coffee · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 3 days ago
- AE - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 days ago
- Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 3 days ago
- ServerServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 4 days ago
- Delivery DriverDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 5 days ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Chipotle · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.chipotle.com
$18.65–$20.75/hr · most recent posted 1 week ago