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Shreveport, LA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (27% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($85k vs $138k national)

Shreveport, LA job market overview (May 2026)

The Shreveport, LA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 341 active job postings tracked here, 47% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Shreveport, LA job market

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

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other12$160k n=3—
Retail Salespersons11——
Fast Food and Counter Workers9——
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time35—$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time26$55k n=5—
Temporary7——
Intern4——
Contract3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail211$94k n=6$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants85——
Consumer Goods43—$17.57/hr n=7
Transportation & Logistics25$85k n=5—
Healthcare24——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager50
  • Retail Associate31
  • Crew / Cashier20
  • Server / Host10
  • Food Service10
  • Delivery Driver8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other12
  • Retail Salespersons11
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Cooks, Restaurant5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail211
  • Food Service / Restaurants85
  • Consumer Goods43
  • Transportation & Logistics25
  • Healthcare24
  • Financial Services9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified266 · 78%
  • Part-time35 · 10%
  • Full-time26 · 8%
  • Temporary7 · 2%
  • Intern4 · 1%
  • Contract3 · 1%

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