05/03/2026
📊 New data just dropped on the New Orleans job market… and it matters more than you think.
A new 2025 Jobs Report for Greater New Orleans was just released, and it gives a very clear picture of where things are headed.
The short version?
👉 The local economy is a lot more stable and resilient than most people assume.
📈 Unemployment is sitting at 4.4%, right in line with pre-pandemic levels.
💰 At the same time, wages have climbed significantly, with average weekly earnings now at $1,430. That’s roughly a 41% increase since 2019.
🏥 Healthcare continues to be the backbone of the region, with more than 86,000 jobs and steady long-term growth.
💻 But here’s something most people aren’t paying attention to…
Digital media is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the area, up about 25% since 2015.
⚡ Energy is still producing some of the highest incomes in the region, averaging close to $199,000 per year, while evolving into LNG, carbon capture, hydrogen, and renewables.
🚢 And this is a big one…
The Louisiana International Terminal is expected to significantly expand logistics and trade capacity, creating long-term economic ripple effects that aren’t even fully showing up in the data yet.
So what does all of this actually mean?
👉 The fundamentals that drive real estate demand are still in place.
Stable jobs. Rising wages. Key industries growing. Major infrastructure coming.
That combination is what supports long-term property values.
📍 National headlines don’t always reflect what’s happening locally.
And in a market like New Orleans, local data is what actually matters.
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or investing, this is the type of information you should be paying attention to before making a decision.
Full article:
Discover key insights from the 2025 Jobs Report for New Orleans by GNO Inc and Bank of America.
