Jobs in Covington, LA
195 active postings tracked in Covington, LA · collapsed to 185 roles.
Covington, LA Job Market Score
- 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.
- 100% of postings in Covington, LA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 121 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3104+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (10 of 195).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 70% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Dollar General, and Sam's Club.
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.
- 195Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 195Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary10 of 195
- 70%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $103kMedian annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 121dMedian agep90 3104d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- To-Go Specialist
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 1 month ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 1 month ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 1 month ago
- BartenderBartender / Barista
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)Delivery Driver
FedEx · Covington, Louisiana, United States · careers.fedex.com
posted 1 month ago
- Delivery DriverDelivery Driver× 2 openings
Jimmy John's · Covington, LA, United States · careers.jimmyjohns.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- In-Store Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Jimmy John's · Covington, LA, United States · careers.jimmyjohns.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Shift LeaderFood Service× 2 openings
Jimmy John's · Covington, LA, United States · careers.jimmyjohns.com
most recent posted 1 month ago