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# Jobs in Lihue, HI — Salary & Top Employers

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**Open jobs:** 246
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 344
- Median salary: $49K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $42K – $55K
- Remote share: 0.6%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 344 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Lihue, HI runs 30% below the United States median ($49K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Lihue, HI: Airlines and Aviation (12% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Retail.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Lihue, HI

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Airlines & Aviation | 40 | — |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 39 | $43K |
| Retail | 35 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 1 employer filed 1 petition.

## Top visa sponsors in Lihue, HI

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Pacific Health | 1 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Koloa, HI — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/hawaii/koloa?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.0 mi | 31 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring in Lihue, HI?

Government, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and logistics are the primary hiring sectors in Lihue. Kauai County agencies and Wilcox Medical Center are among the largest institutional employers, alongside retailers at Kukui Grove Center.
### What is the average salary for jobs in Lihue, Hawaii?

Salaries in Lihue are shaped by Kauai's tourism-dependent economy. Government and healthcare positions offer stable compensation with benefits, while retail and hospitality wages vary by employer and season. Current salary data is on this page.
### Who are the top employers in Lihue, HI?

Top employers include Kauai County government, Wilcox Medical Center, Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Kukui Grove Center retailers, and hospitality businesses connected to Lihue Airport. Browse the top employers section for active openings.
### Are remote jobs available to Lihue residents?

Remote roles are available to Lihue residents in administration, customer service, and technology. Lihue's improved broadband infrastructure and Kauai's growing remote-worker community support work-from-home employment across many sectors.
### How do I find jobs across Kauai from Lihue?

Lihue is centrally located on Kauai's eastern coast, within commuting distance of Koloa, Kapaa, and Waimea. Browse the Hawaii state jobs page or filter by Kauai to see all available island-wide opportunities.
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