Jobs in Kailua Kona, HI
133 active postings tracked in Kailua Kona, HI · collapsed to 126 roles.
Kailua Kona, HI Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 32% from the last 14 days)
- Net hiring is positive (+10 this week — 10 added vs 0 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 133 active job postings tracked here, 53% 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.
- 53% of postings in Kailua Kona, HI have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 10 new postings have appeared this week — about 8% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 33 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 299+ days.
- 3% of postings list a salary range (4 of 133).
- 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.
- 133Active postings
- 10Posted this week
- 70Open 30+ days53% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 3%List salary4 of 133
- 50%Hourly2 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 33dMedian agep90 299d (long tail)
Top categories
- Retail Associate11
- Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)9
- Crew / Cashier8
- Cook / Kitchen4
- LPN / LVN3
- Automotive Mechanic2
Top occupations (SOC)
- Physical Therapists9
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Stockers and Order Fillers5
- Pharmacy Technicians5
- Light Truck Drivers5
- Retail Salespersons4
Top sectors
- Retail70
- Transportation & Logistics38
- Food Service / Restaurants11
- Healthcare10
- Consumer Goods9
- Energy4
Employment mix
- Unspecified83 · 62%
- Part-time41 · 31%
- Full-time6 · 5%
- Intern2 · 2%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
Recent postings
- On-Site Exit Gate Attendant Part Time
Hertz · Kailua-Kona, HI · jobs.hertzcareers.com
posted 2 days ago
- On-Sites Return Agent (Rental Car) Part Time
Hertz · Kailua-Kona, HI · jobs.hertzcareers.com
posted 2 days ago
- Summer Return Agent (Rental Car) Part Time
Hertz · Kailua-Kona, HI · jobs.hertzcareers.com
posted 3 days ago
- Retail Commission Sales Associate - Fine Jewelry, Makalapua - Full TimeRetail Associate
Macy's · Kailua-Kona, HI · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
$17.25–$23.62/hr · posted 3 days ago
- Retail Commission Sales Associate - Fine Jewelry, Makalapua - FlexRetail Associate
Macy's · Kailua-Kona, HI · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
$17.25–$23.62/hr · posted 3 days ago
- Retail Sales Associate, Makalapua - Part TimeRetail Associate
Macy's · Kailua-Kona, HI · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 days ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Petco · Kailua-Kona, HI · careers.petco.com
most recent posted 6 days ago
- Delivery Driver IDelivery Driver
Sherwin-Williams · Kailua-Kona, HI · ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 week ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Full TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Kailua-Kona, HI · careers.autozone.com
posted 1 week ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Kailua-Kona, HI · careers.autozone.com
posted 1 week ago
- Store Manager (P1-1483290-7)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Kailua Kona, HI · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1354899-8)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Kailua Kona, HI · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Full Time - Sales Associate - Inside Lawn & Garden - DayRetail Associate
Lowe's · Kailua-Kona, HI · talent.lowes.com
posted 1 week ago
- Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - DayWarehouse / Stocker× 2 openings
Lowe's · Kailua-Kona, HI · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Dishwasher/Food Prep (Kailua-Kona)Food Service
Domino's Pizza · Kailua-Kona, HI · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Shift Lead (Kailua-Kona)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Domino's Pizza · Kailua-Kona, HI · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Delivery Expert (Kailua-Kona)Crew / Cashier
Domino's Pizza · Kailua-Kona, HI · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Deli AssociateCook / Kitchen
Albertsons · Kailua-Kona, HI · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Rep (Kailua-Kona)
Domino's Pizza · Kailua-Kona, HI · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Outpatient Pharmacy Technician - Kailua Kona - On CallPharmacy
Kaiser Permanente · Kailua-Kona, HI · kaiserpermanentejobs.org
posted 2 weeks ago