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Jobs in New Orleans, LA
557 active postings tracked in New Orleans, LA · collapsed to 441 roles.
New Orleans, LA Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
New Orleans, LA job market overview (May 2026)
The New Orleans, LA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 557 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 39% of postings in New Orleans, LA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 77 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 20 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 304+ days.
- 2% of postings list a salary range (11 of 557).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 55% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Caesars Entertainment, Entergy, and Walgreens.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
New Orleans, LA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in New Orleans, LA.
- 557Active postings
- 77Posted this week
- 217Open 30+ days39% of active
- 9Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 2%List salary11 of 557
- 55%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $100kMedian annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 20dMedian agep90 304d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager36
- Crew / Cashier29
- Pharmacy26
- Food Service25
- Retail Associate23
- Restaurant Manager / GM20
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other16
- Cooks, Restaurant15
- Fast Food and Counter Workers15
- Customer Service Representatives12
- Bartenders7
- Pharmacy Technicians7
Top sectors
- Retail191
- Real Estate146
- Media & Entertainment101
- Food Service / Restaurants87
- Consumer Goods80
- Healthcare78
Employment mix
- Unspecified442 · 79%
- Full-time48 · 9%
- Part-time33 · 6%
- Temporary16 · 3%
- Contract14 · 3%
- Intern4 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Cashier Assistant (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · New Orleans, LA · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
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Turner Construction · New Orleans, LA · turnerconstruction.csod.com
posted 11 months ago
- Assistant Manager(01646)(EVENING SHIFTS) - 3931 Downman RdStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · New Orleans, LA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 0 years ago
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JPMorgan Chase · New Orleans, LA · jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com
posted 0 years ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · New Orleans, LA · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.07/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · New Orleans, LA · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$17.50/hr · posted 2 years ago
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Dollar General · New Orleans, LA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
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Dollar General · New Orleans, LA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
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Dollar General · New Orleans, LA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago