Jobs in West Des Moines, IA
258 active postings tracked in West Des Moines, IA · collapsed to 200 roles.
West Des Moines, IA Job Market Score
- Pay matches the national median ($130k vs $136k national)
- Net hiring is positive (+53 this week — 53 added vs 0 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 stable, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 258 active job postings tracked here, 57% 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.
- 57% of postings in West Des Moines, IA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 53 new postings have appeared this week — about 21% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 34 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 300+ days.
- 3% of postings list a salary range (8 of 258).
- 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.
- 258Active postings
- 53Posted this week
- 148Open 30+ days57% of active
- 7Remote / hybrid3% of active
- 3%List salary8 of 258
- 13%Hourly1 of disclosed
- $130kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 34dMedian agep90 300d (long tail)
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager16
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead16
- Server / Host15
- Crew / Cashier15
- 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
Top sectors
- Retail125
- Food Service / Restaurants89
- Consumer Goods38
- Professional Services29
- Financial Services15
- Healthcare15
Employment mix
- Unspecified216 · 84%
- Part-time17 · 7%
- Contract11 · 4%
- Full-time9 · 3%
- Temporary3 · 1%
- Intern2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Pharmacy Technician-CertifiedPharmacy
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pharmacy StockerWarehouse / Stocker
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pharmacy Service Clerk
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pharmacy Technician Non-CertifiedPharmacy
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pharmacy ManagerPharmacy
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pharmacist - RegisteredPharmacy
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pharmacy -Immunization Certified TechnicianPharmacy
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Non-Licensed Optician
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Maintenance Assistant
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Forklift Driver
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Meat CutterCook / Kitchen
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Cashier (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Member Service Assistant
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Food Service Assistant
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- BakerCook / Kitchen
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Gas Station Attendant
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Senior Hearing Aid Specialist
Costco · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago