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Lihue, HI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+3 this week — 9 added vs 6 removed)

Lihue, HI job market overview (May 2026)

The Lihue, HI job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 117 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in therapist (pt / ot / speech) and pharmacy, 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 therapist (pt / ot / speech) and pharmacy.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lihue, HI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lihue, HI.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail55——
Transportation & Logistics44$75k n=3—
Food Service / Restaurants12——
Consumer Goods9——
Energy3——

Top categories

  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)9
  • Pharmacy7
  • Retail Associate5
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Cook / Kitchen3
  • Director2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Physical Therapists9
  • Light Truck Drivers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail55
  • Transportation & Logistics44
  • Food Service / Restaurants12
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Energy3
  • Real Estate3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified79 · 68%
  • Part-time32 · 27%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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