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Kailua Kona, HI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)

Kailua Kona, HI job market overview (June 2026)

The Kailua Kona, HI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 155 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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 Associate12
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)9
  • Pharmacy7
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Warehouse / Stocker6
  • Cook / Kitchen4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Physical Therapists8
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Light Truck Drivers4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail80
  • Transportation & Logistics41
  • Food Service / Restaurants19
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Healthcare9
  • Professional Services5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified103 · 66%
  • Part-time38 · 25%
  • Full-time11 · 7%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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