Jobs in Hilo, HI
38 active postings tracked in Hilo, HI · collapsed to 36 roles.
Hilo, HI Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 34% from the last 14 days)
- Hiring is shrinking (6 added vs 8 removed this week)
Hilo, HI job market overview (May 2026)
The Hilo, HI job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 38 active job postings tracked here, 42% 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.
- 42% of postings in Hilo, HI have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 6 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 233+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (2 of 38).
- The most active employers right now are Panda Express, Energy Transfer Partners, and Ross Stores.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Hilo, HI job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Hilo, HI.
- 38Active postings
- 6Posted this week
- 16Open 30+ days42% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary2 of 38
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 233d (long tail)
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier6
- Retail Associate3
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
- Store Supervisor / Manager3
- Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)2
- Delivery Driver2
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Retail Salespersons2
- Managers, All Other1
- Medical Assistants1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants13
- Retail10
- Energy7
- Consumer Goods5
- Transportation & Logistics5
- Healthcare2
Employment mix
- Unspecified29 · 76%
- Part-time6 · 16%
- Full-time3 · 8%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- AE - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · Hilo, HI · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 days ago
- Shift Lead (Waiakea/Hilo)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Domino's Pizza · Hilo, HI · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Store Manager (P1-1483270-7)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Hilo, HI · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1480761-7)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Hilo, HI · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Customer Service Rep (Waiakea/Hilo)
Domino's Pizza · Hilo, HI · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Maintenance Technician (BIG ISLAND) - $26.50-$29.50/hrMaintenance Technician
Energy Transfer Partners · Hilo, HI · energytransfer.referrals.selectminds.com
posted 3 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1361529-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Hilo, HI · pandacareers.com
posted 5 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360575-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Hilo, HI · pandacareers.com
posted 5 months ago
- STORE MANAGER BAYFRONT (Hilo-Big Island) $53K - $55K/yr doe, Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus doe, Up to 20% of annual salary in Bonus, HMSA, Vacation, and moreStore Supervisor / Manager
Energy Transfer Partners · Hilo, HI · energytransfer.referrals.selectminds.com
$53k–$55k · posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351228-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Hilo, HI · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago