Hawaii reported 26,000 job openings in July 2025, an increase from 25,000 in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Chris Rosenlund, Regional Commissioner, stated that “the job openings rate in Hawaii was 3.8 percent in July and 3.7 percent in the previous month.” Nationally, the job openings rate was slightly higher at 4.3 percent in July and 4.4 percent in June.
The ratio of unemployed persons per job opening in Hawaii stood at 0.7 for July. This indicates a tighter labor market compared to the national measure of 1.0 unemployed persons per job opening. In total, 32 states and the District of Columbia had ratios lower than the national average, while 13 states had higher ratios and five matched the national figure.
In terms of hiring activity, Hawaii recorded 21,000 hires and an equal number of separations in July. The previous month saw the same number of hires but more separations at 23,000. Over the past year ending in July, monthly averages were 22,000 hires and 21,000 separations.
Of those who left their jobs in July, there were 13,000 quits and 6,000 layoffs or discharges. This compares to June’s figures of 14,000 quits and 8,000 layoffs or discharges. On average over the year, quits have been about 13,000 per month while layoffs and discharges averaged around 7,000 per month.
These statistics are part of the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), which provides insights into labor demand and turnover using model-based estimates that include data from several sources such as JOLTS samples and employment statistics programs.
The next set of state-level JOLTS estimates is scheduled for release on October 22, 2025.
