Jobs in Kailua Kona, HI
155 active postings tracked in Kailua Kona, HI · collapsed to 150 roles.
Kailua Kona, HI Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
Kailua Kona, HI job market overview (June 2026)
The Kailua Kona, HI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 155 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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.
- 100% of postings in Kailua Kona, HI have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 64 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 348+ days.
- 3% of postings list a salary range (4 of 155).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $86k.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Avis Budget Group, and Hertz.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- 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.
- 155Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 155Open 30+ days100% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 3%List salary4 of 155
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- $86kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 64dMedian agep90 348d (long tail)
Top categories
- Retail Associate12
- Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)9
- Pharmacy7
- Crew / Cashier7
- Warehouse / Stocker6
- Cook / Kitchen4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Physical Therapists8
- Retail Salespersons5
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- Light Truck Drivers4
- Managers, All Other3
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses3
Top sectors
- Retail80
- Transportation & Logistics41
- Food Service / Restaurants19
- Consumer Goods14
- Healthcare9
- Professional Services5
Employment mix
- Unspecified103 · 66%
- Part-time38 · 25%
- Full-time11 · 7%
- Intern2 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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