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Houma, LA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)

Houma, LA job market overview (May 2026)

The Houma, LA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 127 active job postings tracked here, 62% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Houma, LA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Houma, LA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time8—$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail93—$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants28——
Consumer Goods19—$17.57/hr n=6
Healthcare7——
Financial Services2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager41
  • Retail Associate23
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Server / Host6
  • Delivery Driver5
  • Cook / Kitchen4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Dishwashers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail93
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Healthcare7
  • Financial Services2
  • Energy2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified114 · 90%
  • Part-time8 · 6%
  • Full-time5 · 4%

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