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New Iberia, Louisiana Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)

New Iberia, Louisiana job market overview (May 2026)

The New Iberia, Louisiana job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 121 active job postings tracked here, 64% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

New Iberia, Louisiana job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in New Iberia, Louisiana.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time3
Temporary1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail77$17.57/hr n=6
Energy34
Manufacturing23
Food Service / Restaurants7
Consumer Goods7$17.57/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager37
  • Retail Associate19
  • Engineering3
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Food Service2
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Production3
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Human Resources Specialists2
  • Software Developers2
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail77
  • Energy34
  • Manufacturing23
  • Food Service / Restaurants7
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Healthcare4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified103 · 85%
  • Part-time14 · 12%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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