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Jobs in Des Moines, IA (445)

Convenience Store Manager

Fleet Farm
Ankeny, IA
Retail

($.57 - .64 CPM + 1K Bonus) Class A OTR Truck Driving Job

US Xpress
Des Moines, IA
Driver
$1,000 sign-on bonus
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Education

Restaurant & Bakery Baker

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - CyHawk Hospitality
Pleasant Hill, IA
Part-Time
Food Service
Flexible Schedule

Rental Car Customer Service Rep – Full Time | Great Pay | Paid Training | Car Rental Discounts

Avis Budget Group
Des Moines, IA
Part-Time
Hourly
401(k)
Dental Insurance
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$14 / hour

Package Handler (Warehouse like)

FedEx
Grimes, IA
Part-Time
Hourly
Warehouse
Diversity Leader
PTO
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Education
Parental Leave
Icon: salary
$17.35 - $17.85 / hour

Assistant Service Center Manager

VIOCF
West Des Moines, IA
New
Part-Time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Schedule

Travel Center Assistant Manager

Pilot
Altoona, IA
Part-Time
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Education
Icon: salary
$46.4k - $67.2k / year

Dishwasher

Lunchtime Solutions
Huxley, IA
Food Service
PTO

Remote Survey Taker

Earn Haus
🌎 Remote
Part-Time
Remote
Flexible Schedule
Icon: salary
$25 / hour

Direct Support Professional

Sevita
Des Moines, IA
New

Global Lead, Transformation

Rich Products
Des Moines, IA
New
Hourly
Food Service
Icon: salary
$146.1k - $243.5k / year

Part-Time Retail Sales Manager

Duluth Trading
Ankeny, IA
Part-Time
Hourly
Hospitality
401(k)
Icon: salary
$18 - $20.16 / hour

Work from Home - Need Extra Cash?

Launch Potato
🌎 Remote
Part-Time
Remote

Market Clerk (Beaver Avenue)

Fareway Meat & Grocery
Des Moines, IA

Psychiatry

Maxim Healthcare
Des Moines, IA

Terminal Operator

Amrize
Des Moines, IA
New
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave

Regional Truck Driver

J.B. Hunt Transport
Des Moines, IA
New
Driver
PTO
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Icon: salary
$77k / year

Academic Tutor&Mentor (Entry Level, Paid, Full-time) 

City Year
Des Moines, IA
New
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Franchise Owner - Automotive Tools Sales

Mac Tools
Des Moines, IA
Icon: salary
$25 / hour

Finance Manager, Product Development - Located in Warroad, MN

Marvin
Des Moines, IA
Part-Time
Health Insurance
Parental Leave
Icon: salary
$110k - $140k / year

Physics Tutor - AI Trainer

DataAnnotation
Des Moines, IA
New
Part-Time
Hourly
Icon: salary
$40 / hour

Information Technology Professional (IT Support)

US Navy (Wavemaker) (USD)
Des Moines, IA
Part-Time

Motor Coach Bus Driver

Windstar Lines
Des Moines, IA
New
Part-Time
Driver
401(k)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Icon: salary
$85k / year

Work From Home Agent (Remote)

Sato Service
🌎 Remote
Remote
Flexible Schedule

Work From Home

Remote Jobs
🌎 Remote
New
Part-Time
Remote
401(k)
PTO
Health Insurance
Flexible Schedule

Remote Product Tester - $25-45 per hour

Online Consumer Panels America
🌎 Remote
Part-Time
Remote
Hourly
Icon: salary
$25 - $45 / hour

Work from Home - Full Time - Data Entry - $45 per hour

GL
🌎 Remote
Remote
Hourly
Icon: salary
$45 / hour

Resident Counselor House of Mercy Full Time Evening Shift

MercyOne
Des Moines, IA
Health Insurance

Refrigerated Truck Driver

Roehl Transport
Des Moines, IA
New
Driver
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance

Lease Drivers- Percentage Pay-Pick/book your loads

DART Transit
Des Moines, IA
New
Icon: salary
$550 - $600 / week

Data Entry Product Support - No Experience

GLOCPA
🌎 Remote
Remote

Flexible Remote Work – Get Paid to Share Your Opinions on Top Brands

OCPA
🌎 Remote
Part-Time
Remote
Hourly
Icon: salary
$25 / hour

Employment in Des Moines

Population

The population of Des Moines, IA was estimated to be 218,000 in 2022. The median age of the Des Moines population is 34.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Des Moines, IA is about 10% lower than the national average. The median household income in Des Moines is $54,843.

Des Moines, IA Education

  • High School Graduate: 34%
  • Some College: 24%
  • Associates Degree: 10%
  • Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 32%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

  • Less than High School: 67%
  • High School Graduate: 76%
  • Some College: 84%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 91%

Unemployment Rate by Education

  • Less than High School: 7%
  • High School Graduate: 6%
  • Some College: 5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Des Moines, IA. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Polk

Des Moines Job Market

Des Moines was officially incorporated as a city in 1857 and was honored as Iowa’s state capital the following year. In addition to the majestic Greek Revival-style capitol building, other cultural sites established over the years include the Des Moines Arts Center, the Science Center of Iowa, the Iowa Museum of Agriculture, and the Salisbury House — a Tudor-style replica of the iconic Salisbury Museum in England. In the early 1900s, the city was known as a prominent region for coal deposits, but Des Moines has gradually opened up its economy to a diverse range of industries. Popular job sectors in the area include trade, transportation & utilities, educational & health services, and business services, but other industries are indeed hiring for occupations of all kinds. Whether you're in search of a well-paying job downtown, a side hustle in the Drake neighborhood, or anything in between — Joblist can help you find exactly what you need. There are currently part-time jobs and full-time jobs hiring in Des Moines at companies in all types of industries. But before packing your bags and negotiating for a monster salary, it’s important to consider who your competition is in the local job market and the area’s cost of living. As you begin your search, you're going to have to find a way to stand out next to alumni from Drake University and Grand View University. Alternatively, if you want to explore other options close by, nearby cities include Ames or Ankeny. Does this sound like the opportunity you've been waiting for? If so, it’s time to update your resume, make connections on LinkedIn, and start searching for careers on Joblist. Before you know it, You'll be working your dream job in the Hawkeye State.

Jobs near Des Moines, Iowa include Physician, Technician, Nurse, Driver, and Registered Nurse.

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