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Kailua, Hawaii Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($20.73/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 37% from the last 14 days)

Kailua, Hawaii job market overview (May 2026)

The Kailua, Hawaii job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 30 active job postings tracked here, 37% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and shift supervisor / service lead, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in beauty advisor / stylist and shift supervisor / service lead.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kailua, Hawaii job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kailua, Hawaii.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail19—$20.73/hr n=3
Food Service / Restaurants15—$20.73/hr n=3
Consumer Goods11——
Healthcare4——

Top categories

  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Food Service2
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2
  • Retail Associate1
  • Crew / Cashier1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail19
  • Food Service / Restaurants15
  • Consumer Goods11
  • Healthcare4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified21 · 70%
  • Part-time9 · 30%

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