Jobs in Covington, LA
175 active postings tracked in Covington, LA · collapsed to 152 roles.
Covington, LA Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
Covington, LA job market overview (May 2026)
The Covington, LA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 175 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and server / host, with retail as the leading sector.
- 53% of postings in Covington, LA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 24 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 35 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3060+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (9 of 175).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 78% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Dollar General, and Walgreens.
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 server / host.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Covington, LA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Covington, LA.
- 175Active postings
- 24Posted this week
- 92Open 30+ days53% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary9 of 175
- 78%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 35dMedian agep90 3060d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager23
- Server / Host15
- Pharmacy14
- Retail Associate12
- Cook / Kitchen10
- Crew / Cashier8
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Waiters and Waitresses4
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop3
- Cooks, Restaurant3
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers2
Top sectors
- Retail111
- Food Service / Restaurants50
- Healthcare19
- Consumer Goods18
- Professional Services6
- Financial Services5
Employment mix
- Unspecified157 · 90%
- Part-time9 · 5%
- Full-time5 · 3%
- Intern2 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 1%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- ASST STORE MGR in COVINGTON, LA S22702Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in COVINGTON, LA S22702Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in COVINGTON, LA S03751Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Covington, Louisiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$17.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Covington, Louisiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$17.50/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Covington, Louisiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$17.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in COVINGTON, LA S03751Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in COVINGTON, LA S06798Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in COVINGTON, LA S08703Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- FRONT END LEAD ASSOC - DG MKT in COVINGTON, LA S14917Retail Associate
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST FRNT END LEAD ASSOC-DG MK in COVINGTON, LA S14917Retail Associate
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- STORE FOOD MANAGER - DG MKT in COVINGTON, LA S14917Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- STORE NON FOOD MGR - DG MKT in COVINGTON, LA S14917Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COVINGTON, LA S08703Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COVINGTON, LA S06798Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COVINGTON, LA S03751Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in COVINGTON, LA S08703Retail Associate
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in COVINGTON, LA S06798Retail Associate
Dollar General · Covington, Louisiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Covington, Louisiana · careers.petsmart.com
$58k–$103k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Covington, Louisiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13.13–$17.63/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Pharmacy Manager× 2 openings
Walgreens · Covington, Louisiana · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Certified Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy× 4 openings
Walgreens · Covington, Louisiana · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago