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Strong

New Orleans Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Healthy inflow of new postings (100% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (0% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($145k vs $135k national)

New Orleans job market overview (May 2026)

The New Orleans job market is currently strong, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 37 active job postings tracked here, 0% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and engineering, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Remote and hybrid options are common — 30% of active postings.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and engineering.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

New Orleans job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in New Orleans.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail25——
Manufacturing11$145k n=11—
Energy11$145k n=11—
Financial Services1——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate2
  • Engineering1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail25
  • Manufacturing11
  • Energy11
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified36 · 97%
  • Contract1 · 3%

Top hiring companies

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