Des Moines, Iowa Job Market Report
Active Listings
41
Avg Salary Range
$84K - $126K
Remote %
2%
Ghost Rate
25%
H-1B Sponsors
N/A
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare Des Moines, IA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 92.4).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$75,000
BEA Price Parity: 92.4
State tax applies
$96,104
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
To maintain the standard of living of $75,000 in Des Moines, you need at least $96,104 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Both IA and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.
Top Roles in Des Moines
Top Hiring Companies
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
19 listings
Renuity
2 listings
Goodwin Recruiting
1 listing
Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company
1 listing
Associate Staffing
1 listing
Cisco
1 listing
Kemin Industries
1 listing
Adecco
1 listing
Bud & Mary's
1 listing
Remote vs On-Site
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Browse Des Moines JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in Des Moines?
There are 41 active job listings in Des Moines, IA right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 51.
What is the average salary in Des Moines?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Des Moines is $84K to $126K. Median salary sits at $76K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of Des Moines jobs are remote?
2% of active Des Moines listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in Des Moines?
The average ghost probability across scored Des Moines listings is 25%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in Des Moines?
The most active employers in Des Moines include Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Renuity, Goodwin Recruiting, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company, Associate Staffing. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.