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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 Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 7.3% 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 (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Metairie (  Unlock) 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
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
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  Average Salary by OccupationMetairie, LouisianaUnited States
  Management  Unlock$77,236
  Business, Financial  Unlock$68,299
  Computer, Math  Unlock$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering  Unlock$86,023
  Sciences  Unlock$66,034
  Social Service  Unlock$44,925
  Legal  Unlock$88,013
  Education  Unlock$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment  Unlock$43,591
  Health Practitioners  Unlock$75,327
  Health Technicians  Unlock$41,524
  Healthcare Support  Unlock$25,441
  Fire Fighters  Unlock$35,516
  Law Enforcement  Unlock$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving  Unlock$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance  Unlock$23,378
  Personal Care  Unlock$15,351
  Sales, Related  Unlock$33,178
  Office Admin, Support  Unlock$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry  Unlock$25,716
  Construction, Extraction  Unlock$41,315
  Maintence, Repair  Unlock$48,436
  Production  Unlock$38,103
  Transportation  Unlock$39,572
  Material Moving  Unlock$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryMetairie, LouisianaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting  Unlock$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction  Unlock$74,432
  Construction  Unlock$44,287
  Manufacturing  Unlock$51,585
  Wholesale Trade  Unlock$51,301
  Retail Trade  Unlock$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing  Unlock$43,256
  Utilities  Unlock$77,546
  Information  Unlock$61,268
  Finance and Insurance  Unlock$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing  Unlock$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services  Unlock$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  Unlock$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services  Unlock$30,687
  Educational Services  Unlock$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance  Unlock$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation  Unlock$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services  Unlock$18,154
  Other Services  Unlock$29,481
  Public Administration  Unlock$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 13 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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