Jobs in West Des Moines, IA
249 active postings tracked in West Des Moines, IA · collapsed to 194 roles.
West Des Moines, IA Job Market Score
- Pay matches the national median ($130k vs $135k national)
- Net hiring is positive (+45 this week — 45 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 249 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.
- 45 new postings have appeared this week — about 18% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 52 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 299+ days.
- 2% of postings list a salary range (6 of 249).
- 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.
- 249Active postings
- 45Posted this week
- 149Open 30+ days60% of active
- 7Remote / hybrid3% of active
- 2%List salary6 of 249
- 17%Hourly1 of disclosed
- $130kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 52dMedian 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
- Financial Services15
- Healthcare15
Employment mix
- Unspecified211 · 85%
- Part-time14 · 6%
- Contract11 · 4%
- Full-time8 · 3%
- Temporary3 · 1%
- Intern2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- 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
- Seasonal Merchandising Service Associate - Weekends Preferred× 3 openings
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Part Time - CDL Delivery DriverDelivery Driver× 2 openings
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.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 1 week ago
- Account Manager, Commercial LinesAccount Executive
Arthur J. Gallagher · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.ajg.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- In-Home Sales Specialist× 2 openings
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.com
$180k · most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Full Time - CDL Delivery Driver× 2 openings
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Sr. Account ManagerAccount Executive× 2 openings
Lowe's · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- District Manager
Pizza Hut · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Delivery DriverDelivery Driver
Pizza Hut · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Pizza Hut · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- General Manager
Pizza Hut · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
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 2 weeks ago
- Senior Accountant - Operational Finance (Des Moines)Accounting
Turner Construction · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · turnerconstruction.csod.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Wealth Management Advisor - Grimes and Waukee
U.S. Bank · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.usbank.com
$65k · posted 3 weeks ago