Jobs & Economy in Houma
Houma's economy runs on a real, distinct, dual identity -- oilfield services and a genuine, internationally-known fishing and seafood industry.
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Learn moreThe real, dominant oil-and-gas sector
Oilfield services and the broader oil-and-gas sector form Terrebonne Parish's dominant employment driver, sustaining a major inland marine and port economy and making the parish one of the leading U.S. areas for oil-and-gas production and support services.
A real, internationally-known seafood industry
Terrebonne Parish oysters, shrimp, crabs, and fish form a real, distinct, internationally-known fishing and seafood economy -- Terrebonne Parish oysters are described in industry materials as among the finest in the world.
Health services and aviation
Health services employ approximately 7,000 people, anchored by Terrebonne General Health System (~321 beds), while the aviation sector supports approximately 750 direct jobs plus 2,000 more at the local airport industrial park.
Key takeaways
- Oilfield services and the broader oil-and-gas sector dominate Terrebonne Parish's employment base.
- Terrebonne Parish's real, internationally-known seafood industry (oysters, shrimp, crabs) is a genuine, distinct economic anchor.
- Terrebonne General Health System (~321 beds) anchors ~7,000 healthcare jobs in the parish.
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