Jobs in Kailua Kona, HI
137 active postings tracked in Kailua Kona, HI · collapsed to 129 roles.
Kailua Kona, HI Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 15 added vs 0 removed)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 34% from the last 14 days)
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 137 active job postings tracked here, 51% 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.
- 51% of postings in Kailua Kona, HI have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 15 new postings have appeared this week — about 11% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 30 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 299+ days.
- 3% of postings list a salary range (4 of 137).
- 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.
- 137Active postings
- 15Posted this week
- 70Open 30+ days51% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 3%List salary4 of 137
- 50%Hourly2 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 30dMedian agep90 299d (long tail)
Top categories
- Retail Associate12
- 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
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail73
- Transportation & Logistics39
- Food Service / Restaurants11
- Healthcare10
- Consumer Goods9
- Energy4
Employment mix
- Unspecified83 · 61%
- Part-time44 · 32%
- Full-time7 · 5%
- Intern2 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Outpatient Pharmacy Technician - Kailua Kona - On CallPharmacy
Kaiser Permanente · Kailua-Kona, HI · kaiserpermanentejobs.org
posted 2 weeks ago
- Full Time - Fulfillment Associate - Day
Lowe's · Kailua-Kona, HI · talent.lowes.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Retail Sales – Part Time× 2 openings
Lowe's · Kailua-Kona, HI · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Mobile Associate, Store in Store - Retail Sales | 3K Signing IncentiveCustomer Success
T-Mobile · Kailua-Kona, HI · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Retail Associate ManagerRetail Associate
T-Mobile · Kailua-Kona, HI · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Automotive TechnicianAutomotive Mechanic
Hertz · Kailua-Kona, HI · jobs.hertzcareers.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- On-Site Rental Sales Agent× 2 openings
Hertz · Kailua-Kona, HI · jobs.hertzcareers.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- On-Site Rental Sales Agent Part Time× 2 openings
Hertz · Kailua-Kona, HI · jobs.hertzcareers.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- On-Site Return Agent (Rental Car) Part Time
Hertz · Kailua-Kona, HI · jobs.hertzcareers.com
posted 1 month ago
- 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
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · Kailua-Kona, HI · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 2 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360007-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Kailua Kona, HI · pandacareers.com
posted 5 months ago