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Hawaii Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($118k vs $137k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

Hawaii job market overview (May 2026)

The Hawaii job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,091 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Hawaii job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Hawaii.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier134——
Retail Associate71—$24/hr n=3
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead68——
Store Supervisor / Manager54$55k n=4—
Server / Host37——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other37——
Cooks, Restaurant27——
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers27$55k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers26——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers24——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time142—$24/hr n=7
Full-time129$124k n=3—
Temporary13——
Contract12$140k n=10—
Intern11——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants350$78k n=4—
Retail309—$24.04/hr n=8
Consumer Goods220$100k n=4$24.08/hr n=6
Healthcare152——
Real Estate125——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier134
  • Retail Associate71
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead68
  • Store Supervisor / Manager54
  • Server / Host37
  • Food Service29

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other37
  • Cooks, Restaurant27
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers27
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers26
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers24
  • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses23

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants350
  • Retail309
  • Consumer Goods220
  • Healthcare152
  • Real Estate125
  • Media & Entertainment62

Employment mix

  • Unspecified784 · 72%
  • Part-time142 · 13%
  • Full-time129 · 12%
  • Temporary13 · 1%
  • Contract12 · 1%
  • Intern11 · 1%

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