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Alexandria, LA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+22 this week — 22 added vs 0 removed)

Alexandria, LA job market overview (May 2026)

The Alexandria, LA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 142 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Alexandria, LA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Alexandria, LA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time16—$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time5——
Temporary2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail83—$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants47——
Consumer Goods21—$17.57/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics9——
Healthcare8——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager27
  • Retail Associate17
  • Server / Host11
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail83
  • Food Service / Restaurants47
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Transportation & Logistics9
  • Healthcare8
  • Real Estate4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified118 · 83%
  • Part-time16 · 11%
  • Full-time5 · 4%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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