What Careers are Hiring The Most in Louisiana?

We scoured CareerBuilder.com to analyze all the Louisiana state job openings posted on their site this month.  Here they are, beginning with number one.

#1) Sales: From retail, to cold calling and door to door pitching, there is always a need for someone to go out and sell a certain product.

Right now, there are 426 jobs listed with an average salary of $26,000. Some, only based on minimum wage and commission.

#2) Managment: Ready to lead a crew? Better list some strong experience in your resume! Plenty of Louisiana businesses are looking for someone to forge a path by training, hiring, and perhaps firing, in hopes of building the perfect team.

Currently there are 253 gigs looking for managers ranging in $36,000 to $86,000 for salary.

#3) Customer Service: This includes things like assisting a shopper, answering questions, and possibly fielding complaints. This kind of gig requires much patience, and saying "yes"...a lot.

229 jobs are currently listed. Salaries range from minimum wage to $32,000 annually for a full time position.

#4) Retail: See # 1. It's basically the same thing, although some may not require actual sales. Other times it may just be holding down a storefront during business hours.

162 gigs are posted. Pay ranges from minimum wage to $22,000.

#5) Skilled Labor - Trade Jobs: From electricians to technicians, often times these kind of jobs require some schooling, licences and/or degrees. But the pay is significantly better.

Currently, there are 155 jobs listed with paychecks onwards and upwards of $85,000 in some cases.