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Kailua Kona, HI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+13 this week — 17 added vs 4 removed)

Kailua Kona, HI job market overview (May 2026)

The Kailua Kona, HI job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 142 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and therapist (pt / ot / speech), with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and therapist (pt / ot / speech).
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kailua Kona, HI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kailua Kona, HI.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate13
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)9
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Pharmacy6
  • Warehouse / Stocker5
  • Cook / Kitchen4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Physical Therapists9
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Light Truck Drivers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail78
  • Transportation & Logistics39
  • Food Service / Restaurants11
  • Healthcare10
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Energy4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified86 · 61%
  • Part-time43 · 30%
  • Full-time11 · 8%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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