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Stable

New Orleans, LA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+90 this week — 91 added vs 1 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)

New Orleans, LA job market overview (May 2026)

The New Orleans, LA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 550 active job postings tracked here, 38% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • 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-time46$102k n=4
Part-time31$17.57/hr n=5
Contract19
Temporary16
Intern4

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail188$17.57/hr n=6
Real Estate142
Media & Entertainment99
Food Service / Restaurants89
Healthcare78

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager35
  • Crew / Cashier27
  • Pharmacy26
  • Retail Associate23
  • Restaurant Manager / GM20
  • Cook / Kitchen17

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other16
  • Cooks, Restaurant15
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers15
  • Customer Service Representatives12
  • Bartenders7
  • Pharmacy Technicians7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail188
  • Real Estate142
  • Media & Entertainment99
  • Food Service / Restaurants89
  • Healthcare78
  • Consumer Goods78

Employment mix

  • Unspecified434 · 79%
  • Full-time46 · 8%
  • Part-time31 · 6%
  • Contract19 · 3%
  • Temporary16 · 3%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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