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Des Moines, IA is a great place to find work as it has seen an impressive job growth rate of 24.16%, far higher than the national average of 30.54%. Unemployment in this area is relatively low at 3.6%, making it a great choice for those looking for employment. The city offers many varied career opportunities and is a great choice for anyone looking to build their future.

The unemployment rate in Des Moines is 5.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Des Moines has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Des Moines is $58,444.
- The median home cost in Des Moines is $175,700

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Des_Moines? Legal ($96,500)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($14,809)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($68,398)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($17,868)
- Average Income of Residents in Des_Moines ($31,276) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Des_Moines (5.9) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Des_Moines, Iowa that match your qualifications.

     JobsDes Moines, IowaUnited States
  $31,276$37,638
  $58,444$69,021
  5.96
  -6.0%-6.2%
  37.4%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationDes Moines, IowaUnited States
  Management$60,306$77,236
  Business, Financial$58,380$68,299
  Computer, Math$75,521$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$66,250$86,023
  Sciences$57,482$66,034
  Social Service$51,362$44,925
  Legal$96,500$88,013
  Education$37,889$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$41,786$43,591
  Health Practitioners$57,680$75,327
  Health Technicians$36,455$41,524
  Healthcare Support$26,885$25,441
  Fire Fighters$31,045$35,516
  Law Enforcement$56,042$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$14,809$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$22,169$23,378
  Personal Care$16,514$15,351
  Sales, Related$32,392$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$36,463$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$23,958$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$43,701$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$42,634$48,436
  Production$37,789$38,103
  Transportation$42,907$39,572
  Material Moving$26,287$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryDes Moines, IowaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$40,000$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$43,848$44,287
  Manufacturing$41,397$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$42,157$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,351$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$42,681$43,256
  Utilities$68,398$77,546
  Information$45,150$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$55,697$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$38,728$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$57,177$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$49,097$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$28,145$30,687
  Educational Services$37,512$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$35,146$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$37,727$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$17,868$18,154
  Other Services$32,125$29,481
  Public Administration$60,944$61,644
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Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Dude · 
Over 4 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 5 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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