New Orleans, Louisiana Job Market Report
Active Listings
20
Avg Salary Range
$93K - $135K
Remote %
0%
Ghost Rate
10%
H-1B Sponsors
N/A
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare New Orleans, LA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 94.5).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$100,000
BEA Price Parity: 94.5
State tax applies
$125,291
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
To maintain the standard of living of $100,000 in New Orleans, you need at least $125,291 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Both LA and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.
Top Roles in New Orleans
Top Hiring Companies
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
4 listings
Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Agriculture
4 listings
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army
2 listings
U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
2 listings
Renuity
2 listings
Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
1 listing
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
1 listing
Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy
1 listing
U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy
1 listing
Remote vs On-Site
Job Quality
ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 1 scored listings in New Orleans.
0%
Realistic
(0 jobs)
0%
Ambitious
(0 jobs)
100%
Overloaded
(1 jobs)
0%
Unrealistic
(0 jobs)
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Browse New Orleans JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in New Orleans?
There are 20 active job listings in New Orleans, LA right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 22.
What is the average salary in New Orleans?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in New Orleans is $93K to $135K. Median salary sits at $102K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of New Orleans jobs are remote?
0% of active New Orleans listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in New Orleans?
The average ghost probability across scored New Orleans listings is 10%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in New Orleans?
The most active employers in New Orleans include Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Agriculture, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, Renuity. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.