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Covington, LA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+25 this week — 25 added vs 0 removed)

Covington, LA job market overview (May 2026)

The Covington, LA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 177 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and server / host, 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 server / host.
  • 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-time9—$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time5——
Intern2——
Temporary1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail109—$17.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants55——
Healthcare19——
Consumer Goods18—$17.57/hr n=7
Professional Services6——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • Server / Host15
  • Pharmacy14
  • Retail Associate11
  • Cook / Kitchen10
  • Crew / Cashier8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Waiters and Waitresses4
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail109
  • Food Service / Restaurants55
  • Healthcare19
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Professional Services6
  • Financial Services5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified159 · 90%
  • Part-time9 · 5%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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