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New Orleans, LA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+66 this week — 66 added vs 0 removed)

New Orleans, LA job market overview (May 2026)

The New Orleans, LA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 542 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

New Orleans, LA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in New Orleans, LA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time48$102k n=4
Part-time24$17.57/hr n=5
Contract16
Temporary15
Intern4

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail185$17.57/hr n=6
Real Estate139
Media & Entertainment99
Food Service / Restaurants89
Healthcare77

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager35
  • Crew / Cashier26
  • Retail Associate24
  • Pharmacy20
  • Restaurant Manager / GM20
  • Cook / Kitchen17

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers17
  • Managers, All Other17
  • Cooks, Restaurant15
  • Customer Service Representatives12
  • Pharmacy Technicians11
  • Bartenders7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail185
  • Real Estate139
  • Media & Entertainment99
  • Food Service / Restaurants89
  • Healthcare77
  • Consumer Goods75

Employment mix

  • Unspecified435 · 80%
  • Full-time48 · 9%
  • Part-time24 · 4%
  • Contract16 · 3%
  • Temporary15 · 3%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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