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30
/ 100
Weak

New Orleans, LA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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 (15% appear duplicated)

New Orleans, LA job market overview (June 2026)

The New Orleans, LA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 619 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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-time43$102k n=6—
Part-time34—$17.57/hr n=5
Contract12——
Temporary7——
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail149—$17.57/hr n=6
Real Estate142——
Food Service / Restaurants122——
Media & Entertainment109——
Professional Services89——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager38
  • Crew / Cashier33
  • Retail Associate27
  • Server / Host22
  • Restaurant Manager / GM22
  • Cook / Kitchen20

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Cooks, Restaurant15
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • Managers, All Other11
  • Bartenders7
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop5
  • Waiters and Waitresses5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail149
  • Real Estate142
  • Food Service / Restaurants122
  • Media & Entertainment109
  • Professional Services89
  • Healthcare79

Employment mix

  • Unspecified519 · 84%
  • Full-time43 · 7%
  • Part-time34 · 5%
  • Contract12 · 2%
  • Temporary7 · 1%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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