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
- Customer Service Associate× 2 openings
Walgreens · Covington, Louisiana · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Customer Service Associate× 3 openings
Walgreens · Covington, Louisiana · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- PharmacistPharmacy× 3 openings
Walgreens · Covington, Louisiana · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- BusserServer / Host
Cracker Barrel · Covington, Louisiana · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cracker Barrel · Covington, Louisiana · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- ServerServer / Host
Cracker Barrel · Covington, Louisiana · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Night Maintenance
Cracker Barrel · Covington, Louisiana · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- HostServer / Host
Cracker Barrel · Covington, Louisiana · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Bilingual Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Covington, Louisiana · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Team Member (Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail)Food Service
Tractor Supply · Covington, Louisiana · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Merchandising Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Tractor Supply · Covington, Louisiana · tractorsupply.careers
posted 4 days ago
- Emerging Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Walgreens · Covington, Louisiana · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 4 days ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy
Walgreens · Covington, Louisiana · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 4 days ago
- Senior Certified Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy
Walgreens · Covington, Louisiana · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 2 days ago
- HostServer / Host× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant BusserServer / Host× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- ServerServer / Host× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- To-Go Specialist× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen
Outback Steakhouse · COVINGTON, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 4 days ago