The population of Monroe was estimated to be 48,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Monroe is about 16% lower than the national average.

The State of Louisiana uses the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour for basic wages, and $2.13 per hour for tipped wages.

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Jobs in Monroe, LA (24)

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Service Worker Customer Service Marketing Physician Sales

Truck Driver Owner Operator - 2yrs EXP Required - OTR - Flatbed - Baggett Transportation

Baggett Transportation

Monroe, LA

New

Driver

$2,000 sign-on bonus

Remote Survey Taker

Earn Haus

🌎 Remote

New

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

Asociado de tienda

Sherwin Williams

Monroe, LA

New

Part-Time

Full-Time Food Service Worker

Cura-Hospitality

Rayville, LA

New

Hourly

Food Service

401(k)

Education

Shift Manager

Sonic Drive-In

Calhoun, LA

Part-Time

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Elementary Level School Teacher

New Vision Learning Academy

Monroe, LA

New

Entry-Level

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OB/GYN and OB Nocturnist

Ochsner LSU Health

Monroe, LA

New

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Caregiver/HHA

HCAOA

Monroe, LA

New

Hourly

Hospitality

$15 / hour

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Bilingual Office Clerk

Kimbrell's Furniture

Monroe, LA

New

Hourly

$14 - $16 / hour

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Hospitalist - DAY

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Monroe, LA

New

Hospitality

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amazon remote $15+/ Hour (Sign on Bonus)!

Amazon

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Eco-Friendly

401(k)

PTO

Health Insurance

Flexible Schedule

$15 / hour

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Remote Data Entry Agent - Work From Home

USASJB

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

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Work From Home Data Entry Clerk Remote

ESR Healthcare

🌎 Remote

New

Part-Time

Remote

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Front Desk

Marriott

Monroe, LA

New

Hospitality

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McDonald's - Crew Team Member $16-$35/hr

McDonald's

Monroe, LA

Part-Time

Hourly

Food Service

Diversity Leader

Eco-Friendly

Flexible Schedule

$16 - $35 / hour

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Assistant Manager

Sonic

Rayville, LA

New

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Flatbed Owner Operators & Lease Purchase

Loggins Logistics

Monroe, LA

Health Insurance

$1,500 / week

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Work From Home Product Tester – $25-$45/hr – No Experience Needed

OCPA

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Hourly

$25 - $45 / hour

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Individual Accademic Coach

Sylvan Learning

Monroe, LA

New

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Foreman - Data Center

CBRE Group

Monroe, LA

New

Eco-Friendly

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Greeter

Sam's Club

Monroe, LA

New

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Chaplain Corps

US Navy Reserve

West Monroe, LA

Part-Time

$500k / year

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Greeter

Walmart

Rayville, LA

Retail

Eco-Friendly

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Individual Accademic Coach

Sylvan Learning Center

Bastrop, LA

New

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Pediatrics

CompHealth

Monroe, LA

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Pediatrics

Weatherby Healthcare

Monroe, LA

Employment in Monroe

Population

The population of Monroe, LA was estimated to be 48,000 in 2022. The median age of the Monroe population is 33.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Monroe, LA is about 16% lower than the national average. The median household income in Monroe is $31,926.

Monroe, LA Education

High School Graduate: 40%
Some College: 26%
Associates Degree: 4%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 30%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 52%
High School Graduate: 58%
Some College: 73%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 89%

Unemployment Rate by Education

Less than High School: 21%
High School Graduate: 9%
Some College: 9%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Monroe, LA. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

Monroe Job Market

Monroe is a small city in northern Louisiana with a population of 47,000. Top industries in Monroe include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Monroe is largely based in the education and healthcare sectors, although Lumen Technologies, a Fortune 500 telecommunications company, is the second largest employer in the city. People like working in Monroe because of its many museums and unique Creole and Cajun cuisine and culture. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Monroe than in the rest of the US.

Jobs near Monroe, Louisiana include Service Worker, Customer Service, Marketing, Physician, and Sales Representative.

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