Jobs in Covington, LA
178 active postings tracked in Covington, LA · collapsed to 155 roles.
Covington, LA Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+26 this week — 26 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 178 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.
- 52% of postings in Covington, LA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 26 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 33 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3058+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (9 of 178).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 78% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Dollar General, and Walgreens.
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.
- 178Active postings
- 26Posted this week
- 92Open 30+ days52% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary9 of 178
- 78%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 33dMedian agep90 3058d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Retail109
- Food Service / Restaurants56
- Healthcare19
- Consumer Goods18
- Professional Services6
- Financial Services5
Employment mix
- Unspecified160 · 90%
- Part-time9 · 5%
- Full-time5 · 3%
- Intern2 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 1%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- To-Go Specialist× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 2 days ago
- Retail Customer Service AssociateCrew / Cashier
FedEx · Covington, Louisiana, United States · careers.fedex.com
posted 1 day ago