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Houma, LA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+20 this week — 20 added vs 0 removed)

Houma, LA job market overview (May 2026)

The Houma, LA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 154 active job postings tracked here, 53% 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.

Houma, LA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time7$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time4
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail91$17.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants57
Consumer Goods19$17.57/hr n=6
Healthcare6
Financial Services2

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager41
  • Retail Associate22
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Server / Host6
  • Delivery Driver5
  • Cook / Kitchen4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Dishwashers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail91
  • Food Service / Restaurants57
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Healthcare6
  • Financial Services2
  • Energy2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified142 · 92%
  • Part-time7 · 5%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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