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Hilo, HI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 5 added vs 0 removed)

Hilo, HI job market overview (May 2026)

The Hilo, HI job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 42 active job postings tracked here, 45% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and shift supervisor / service lead, with food service / restaurants 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 crew / cashier and shift supervisor / service lead.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Hilo, HI job market

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

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
  • Retail Associate3
  • Store Supervisor / Manager3
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)2
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Medical Assistants1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Retail9
  • Energy7
  • Consumer Goods5
  • Transportation & Logistics3
  • Healthcare2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified35 · 83%
  • Part-time5 · 12%
  • Full-time2 · 5%

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