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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)
  • Net hiring is positive (+26 this week — 26 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)

Houma, LA job market overview (May 2026)

The Houma, LA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 158 active job postings tracked here, 50% 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-time8—$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail95—$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants57——
Consumer Goods19—$17.57/hr n=6
Healthcare7——
Financial Services2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Retail Associate23
  • 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

  • Retail95
  • Food Service / Restaurants57
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Healthcare7
  • Financial Services2
  • Energy2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified145 · 92%
  • Part-time8 · 5%
  • Full-time5 · 3%

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