Jobs in Metairie, LA
160 active postings tracked in Metairie, LA · collapsed to 143 roles.
Metairie, LA Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)
Metairie, LA job market overview (May 2026)
The Metairie, LA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 160 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 39% of postings in Metairie, LA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 26 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 20 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3057+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (12 of 160).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 58% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Domino's Pizza, First Horizon, and Dollar General.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Metairie, LA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Metairie, LA.
- 160Active postings
- 26Posted this week
- 62Open 30+ days39% of active
- 3Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 8%List salary12 of 160
- 58%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $50kMedian annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 20dMedian agep90 3057d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate22
- Store Supervisor / Manager21
- Crew / Cashier11
- Server / Host10
- Restaurant Manager / GM9
- Cook / Kitchen5
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons8
- Managers, All Other5
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Waiters and Waitresses2
Top sectors
- Retail73
- Food Service / Restaurants66
- Consumer Goods32
- Financial Services18
- Professional Services3
- Telecommunications3
Employment mix
- Unspecified115 · 72%
- Part-time31 · 19%
- Full-time13 · 8%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
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Microsoft · Metairie, LA · apply.careers.microsoft.com
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Lululemon · Metairie, LA · careers.lululemon.com
posted 1 week ago
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Shake Shack · Metairie, LA, United States · careers.shakeshack.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Shake Shack · Metairie, LA, United States · careers.shakeshack.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Full-Time Store AssociateRetail Associate
Aldi · Metairie, LA, USA · careers.aldi.us
posted 2 weeks ago
- HostServer / Host× 2 openings
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most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant BusserServer / Host× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · METAIRIE, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- ServerServer / Host× 2 openings
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most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- To-Go Specialist× 2 openings
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most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM× 2 openings
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most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen
Outback Steakhouse · METAIRIE, LA, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 4 days ago
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posted 2 weeks ago