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Covington, LA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)

Covington, LA job market overview (June 2026)

The Covington, LA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 195 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Covington, LA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12—$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time5——
Intern2——
Contract2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail107—$17.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants67——
Consumer Goods23—$17.57/hr n=7
Professional Services8——
Healthcare5——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Retail Associate12
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Food Service10
  • Server / Host10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail107
  • Food Service / Restaurants67
  • Consumer Goods23
  • Professional Services8
  • Healthcare5
  • Financial Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified173 · 89%
  • Part-time12 · 6%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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