--- title: "Server Jobs in Des Moines, IA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/server/locations/des-moines-ia" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:20:12.181Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/server/locations/des-moines-ia" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/server/locations/des-moines-ia/data.json"] --- Server market brief · Des Moines, IA # Server Jobs in Des Moines, IA 87 server openings are live in the Des Moines, IA area from 31 employers, led by StoryPoint, PLUNJ, and Casino.com. The middle half of posted salaries runs $16,796–$35,360 a year (median $31,200), from the 31% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Server+jobs+in+Des+Moines%2C+IA)[Browse all Server markets](/jobs/server) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 87 : Live server openings currently tracked in the Des Moines market. **Companies hiring** : 31 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $31,200 : 31% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Entry-level2 jobs Lead+2 jobs Level coverage is 5%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 87 Hiring employers 31 Salary coverage 31% Median experience 1.5 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 31 12 companies · $31,200 median Established employers 24 4 companies Top of market 9 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $16,796 P50 $31,200 P75 $35,360 P90 $39,000 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live server listings in Des Moines - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Server+jobs+in+Des+Moines%2C+IA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare server opportunities in Des Moines, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 87 live roles tracked in this market. - 31 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Server+jobs+in+Des+Moines%2C+IA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/server) ## A practical market plan for Server in Des Moines Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 87 server openings across 31 employers establish the current Des Moines opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers StoryPoint is one of the most active visible employers, with 12 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Des Moines market view into active employers and representative server openings Employer activity · 31 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![StoryPoint logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorypoint.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fspgsunniva%2Fassets%2Ffavicon%2Fandroid-chrome-256x256.png&sig=zJuj4MqAD9XE-tkerxwzWQyEg2_ystCrpvYUZeDGR3Q) StoryPointEstablished employers12Open roles](/company/storypoint) PLUNJStartups & growing teams9Open roles [![Casino.com logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.casino.com%2Fimg%2F0%2F2024%2F10%2F31%2Ffavicon.ico) Casino.comStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/casino)[![Red Lobster logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Factivatecdn.azureedge.net%2Factivatedata%2F35Content%2FRedLobster%2FImages%2Fog-logo.webp) Red LobsterEstablished employers8Open roles](/company/red-lobster) Independence VillageEmployer profile6Open roles [![Olive Garden logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.olivegarden.com%2Fimages%2Fsite%2FOGlogo_updated.svg) Olive GardenTop of market5Open roles](/company/olive-garden) Texas Roadhouse Management LLCEmployer profile5Open roles [![bbq logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbbq-company.de%2Fassets%2Fcomponents%2Fphpthumbof%2Fcache%2Fapple-touch-icon.8b607e52a4f8a1bd41617f039f3bed04.png&sig=Kt1Rs08gws6DLno4wmfaQqkawPXJXEPimgFjmHTx85E) bbqStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/bbq) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 87 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [ServerLive roleStoryPointAnkeny, IowaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/server-at-storypoint-77c5ebd9-3228-5b4e-9628-c94b20f04c95)[ServerLive roleIndependence VillageAnkeny, IowaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/server-at-independence-village-778c55ff-32fe-5c75-8b61-2acf2c8350de)[VIP Server - Vibrant Music HallEntry-levelLive Nation Worldwide, Inc.Waukee, IowaPosted Nov 1, 2026](/job/vip-server-vibrant-music-hall-at-live-nation-worldwide-inc-c0f0eb35-36aa-564b-80a6-34e2e4f6391b)[AJs Steakhouse ServerLive roleCasino.comAltoona, Iowa$18,512Posted Oct 31, 2026](/job/ajs-steakhouse-server-at-casino-com-cbd62a02-d4f0-5385-b29a-5b643e4d2529)[Server 4pm-7pm $16-20.50 (Part Time)Live roleRock Creek Senior LivingAnkeny, Iowa$33,280Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/server-4pm-7pm-16-20-50-part-time-at-rock-creek-senior-living-6533a797-d3a8-569b-a5d4-e115baf0a266)[AJs Steakhouse ServerLive roleCasino.comAltoona, Iowa$18,512Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/ajs-steakhouse-server-at-casino-com-9311448a-4c4d-5808-8f41-a51bca9444cb)[ServerLive roleStoryPointWaukee, IowaPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/server-at-storypoint-a26419a1-5b87-5f56-b320-c5989d02c01d)[ServerLive roleStoryPointWaukee, IowaPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/server-at-storypoint-d7e9ccf5-b851-52f4-a1dd-53cf679f1e09) #### More server openings in Des Moines - [Part-Time Server · WesleyLife](/job/part-time-server-at-wesleylife-ef3a1d8c-7455-52e6-89eb-ac5950b62135) - [Server · Independence Village](/job/server-at-independence-village-fadb5bb2-94b3-5d51-9fe8-ee7babdfc0b5) - [Server · StoryPoint](/job/server-at-storypoint-c85c4f56-f80e-5c01-9dd6-93bf8a1ac61c) - [Server · StoryPoint](/job/server-at-storypoint-454b610b-71a9-52d7-896f-f2f035d3e873) - [Server · Independence Village](/job/server-at-independence-village-dd0a8800-bd9c-54eb-9e41-318b12cd3f2e) - [Server · PLUNJ](/job/server-at-plunj-7f80a2f0-6f8e-51c2-8bd8-5c2304c72eb0) - [Bar Server · PLUNJ](/job/bar-server-at-plunj-135ec2e2-7576-5d32-8023-4a9c6439e8f6) - [Server Waitress Waiter · PLUNJ](/job/server-waitress-waiter-at-plunj-5e6ae814-abc2-58f8-8c2f-6f644be2a416) - [Morning Server · StoryPoint](/job/morning-server-at-storypoint-412fbaa3-ef02-5b09-bb88-51575d20d581) - [Server (AM/PM Available) · StoryPoint](/job/server-am-pm-available-at-storypoint-8d823ca5-173d-5cd5-9d3d-da5ca861b2c4) - [Morning Server · StoryPoint](/job/morning-server-at-storypoint-e1108791-407a-5005-8d67-58d8ab78b266) - [Server (AM/PM Available) · StoryPoint](/job/server-am-pm-available-at-storypoint-b6d8d8ed-f986-5186-a45d-2827835e4e36) - [Morning Server · Independence Village](/job/morning-server-at-independence-village-6a6e4483-ca7b-52a6-b5bd-bb7f8a9ddab7) - [Server (AM/PM Available) · Independence Village](/job/server-am-pm-available-at-independence-village-bfee2efc-cce4-5a28-b08c-9a89bdb2e772) - [Carhop/ Skating Carhop (server) · Soar Restaurants](/job/carhop-skating-carhop-server-at-soar-restaurants-8fa3f148-2406-5b80-87df-9f2b724b2d43) - [Server · Olive Garden](/job/server-at-olive-garden-4c90e603-23b8-59ee-a9f1-d7414ee53e1a) [Explore all 87 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Server+jobs+in+Des+Moines%2C+IA) ## Server jobs in Des Moines: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many server jobs are open in Des Moines? Metaintro tracks 87 live server openings from 31 employers in the Des Moines, IA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do server jobs in Des Moines pay? The median posted salary is $31,200 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $16,796 to $35,360. Based on the 31% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for server jobs in Des Moines? StoryPoint, PLUNJ, Casino.com, and Red Lobster have the most open server roles here right now, out of 31 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Server demand around Des Moines. 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