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Metairie, LA is projected to see an impressive 19.10% growth in job opportunities over the next decade. This growth rate far surpasses that of the US as a whole, which is expected to see only 30.54% growth over the same period of time. Additionally, Metairie has a much lower unemployment rate than the US as a whole, sitting at 4.9%, compared to 4.1%. These factors combine to make Metairie an excellent place for those seeking both short and long term employment options.

The unemployment rate in Metairie is 7.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Metairie has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Metairie is $65,740.
- The median home cost in Metairie is $304,000

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Metairie? Architecture, Engineering ($102,614)
- Worst paying jobs? Cleaning, Maintenance ($15,308)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Management of Companies and Enterprises ($112,404)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($22,399)
- Average Income of Residents in Metairie ($39,731) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Metairie (7.6) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Metairie, Louisiana that match your qualifications.

     JobsMetairie, LouisianaUnited States
  $39,731$37,638
  $65,740$69,021
  7.66
  -7.3%-6.2%
  25.0%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationMetairie, LouisianaUnited States
  Management$70,016$77,236
  Business, Financial$67,637$68,299
  Computer, Math$78,021$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$102,614$86,023
  Sciences$78,971$66,034
  Social Service$45,432$44,925
  Legal$80,833$88,013
  Education$43,594$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$41,250$43,591
  Health Practitioners$74,790$75,327
  Health Technicians$50,398$41,524
  Healthcare Support$24,774$25,441
  Fire Fighters$37,196$35,516
  Law Enforcement$56,202$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$19,820$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$15,308$23,378
  Personal Care$20,243$15,351
  Sales, Related$41,034$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$34,693$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$18,750$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$32,785$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$43,377$48,436
  Production$40,313$38,103
  Transportation$34,889$39,572
  Material Moving$25,965$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryMetairie, LouisianaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$50,391$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$85,142$74,432
  Construction$40,809$44,287
  Manufacturing$52,462$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$52,663$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,348$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$40,362$43,256
  Utilities$83,571$77,546
  Information$51,233$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$71,414$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$37,238$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$67,710$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$112,404$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$33,395$30,687
  Educational Services$45,876$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$55,203$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$28,890$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$22,399$18,154
  Other Services$23,283$29,481
  Public Administration$56,512$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 12 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

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For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

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Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

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