Jobs in Kailua Kona, HI
142 active postings tracked in Kailua Kona, HI · collapsed to 133 roles.
Kailua Kona, HI Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
- Net hiring is positive (+12 this week — 17 added vs 5 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.
- 49% of postings in Kailua Kona, HI have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 17 new postings have appeared this week — about 12% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 29 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 302+ days.
- 1% of postings list a salary range (2 of 142).
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Avis Budget Group, and Hertz.
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.
- 142Active postings
- 17Posted this week
- 70Open 30+ days49% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 1%List salary2 of 142
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 29dMedian agep90 302d (long tail)
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
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- On-Site Return Agent (Rental Car)× 2 openings
Hertz · Kailua-Kona, HI · jobs.hertzcareers.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Cashier/Sales Associates Aloha Island Mart (BIG ISLAND-KONA MAUKA) - $18/Hour, Full-Time and Part Time (Available from 5am to 1pm or 1pm to 9pm - including weekends and holidays), quarterly bonus up to $100, Sign On Bonus up to $1,000*(DOE)Crew / Cashier
Energy Transfer Partners · Kailua-Kona, HI · energytransfer.referrals.selectminds.com
posted 2 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360007-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Kailua Kona, HI · pandacareers.com
posted 6 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1350618-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Kailua Kona, HI · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Pharmacy Technician-CertifiedPharmacy
Costco · Kailua-Kona, HI · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pharmacy StockerWarehouse / Stocker
Costco · Kailua-Kona, HI · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pharmacy Technician Non-CertifiedPharmacy
Costco · Kailua-Kona, HI · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pharmacy -Immunization Certified TechnicianPharmacy
Costco · Kailua-Kona, HI · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago