The Hawai‘i Department of Labor & Industrial Relations’ Research & Statistics Office today announced the release of “Employment Projections for Industries and Occupations, 2014-2024.”
R&S projects that 10 out of the 12 major industrial sectors will increase, with the largest numerical expansion in industries that employ the most workers.
The smallest industry division, Natural Resources and Mining, is expected to lose workers primarily due to a drop in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting. Anticipated losses at the federal level because of increased pressure to reduce the budget deficit will offset gains at the state and county levels in Government.
Anticipated losses at the federal level because of increased pressure to reduce the budget deficit will offset gains at the state and county levels in Government.
Industry Growth Rates, State of Hawaii, 2014-2024
Industry Title
Employment
Change
Avg. Ann.
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Change
2014
2024
Net
Percent
Total All Industries
696,390
735,180
38,790
5.6%
0.6%
Natural Resources and Mining
6,530
6,150
-390
-5.9%
-0.6%
Construction
31,560
36,090
4,520
14.3%
1.4%
Manufacturing
13,870
14,090
230
1.6%
0.2%
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities
117,470
123,580
6,110
5.2%
0.5%
Information
8,440
8,680
240
2.8%
0.3%
Financial Activities
26,980
27,980
1,000
3.7%
0.4%
Professional and Business Services
82,030
87,590
5,560
6.8%
0.7%
Education and Health Services*
133,260
145,430
12,170
9.1%
0.9%
Leisure and Hospitality
113,030
118,700
5,660
5.0%
0.5%
Other Services (except Government)
25,040
26,000
960
3.8%
0.4%
Government*
74,180
73,950
-230
-0.3%
0.0%
Self Employed and Unpaid Family Workers, All Jobs
63,990
66,950
2,950
4.6%
0.5%
*State Education and Hospitals are excluded from Government and included in Education and Health Services. Totals may not add due to rounding to the nearest ten.
Jobs added by the three largest industries will provide the largest numerical gains.
Education and Health Services, the state’s largest industry, will add the most number of jobs with the pickup of 12,170 jobs or almost one-third of the total statewide increase.
The Trade, Transportation and Utilities industry will follow with an increase of 6,110, while Leisure and Hospitality will expand by 5,660 positions.
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The Construction industry will provide the largest percentage gain (+14.3%) among all industries as the ongoing construction of the rail transit project as well as the development of residential condominium units boosts this industry upward.
Occupational Employment and Growth, State of Hawaii, 2014-2024
Occupation
Employment
Change
Average Annual Openings
2014
2024
Net
Percent
Growth
Replace-ment
Total
Total, All Occupations
696,390
735,180
38,790
5.6%
4,300
16,640
20,950
Management
61,610
64,370
2,750
4.5%
280
1,290
1,570
Business & Financial Operations
27,520
28,990
1,480
5.4%
160
550
710
Computer & Mathematical
9,880
10,880
1,000
10.2%
100
140
240
Architecture & Engineering
9,990
10,280
280
2.8%
40
240
280
Life, Physical, & Social Science
7,890
8,310
420
5.3%
50
210
260
Community & Social Service
11,700
12,680
980
8.4%
100
250
350
Legal
4,750
4,930
180
3.8%
20
90
100
Education, Training, & Library
46,820
49,740
2,920
6.2%
290
960
1,250
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media
12,070
12,680
610
5.1%
70
300
370
Healthcare Practitioners & Technical
30,270
33,590
3,320
11.0%
340
660
990
Healthcare Support
18,190
21,110
2,910
16.0%
290
370
660
Protective Service
22,720
23,560
840
3.7%
90
490
570
Food Preparation & Serving Related
77,680
81,690
4,010
5.2%
450
2,970
3,410
Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance
45,360
47,850
2,490
5.5%
250
930
1,180
Personal Care & Service
22,540
24,740
2,200
9.8%
220
520
750
Sales & Related
68,960
72,590
3,630
5.3%
380
2,090
2,480
Office & Administrative Support
92,690
93,230
540
0.6%
290
1,870
2,160
Farming, Fishing, & Forestry
5,220
4,940
-280
-5.3%
**
140
140
Construction & Extraction
36,170
40,130
3,970
11.0%
400
530
930
Installation, Maintenance, & Repair
25,440
26,960
1,510
5.9%
160
590
750
Production
16,580
16,880
300
1.8%
60
360
420
Transportation & Material Moving
42,330
45,050
2,720
6.4%
280
1,100
1,380
Totals may not add due to rounding to the nearest ten.
Occupational growth is projected for 21 of the 22 major occupational sectors through 2024.
Reflecting the demands of an aging population, healthcare support occupations will outpace all occupational groups, with the highest anticipated growth rate of 16%.
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Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations, along with construction and extraction occupations, will provide the next fastest growth of 11%.
Food preparation and serving-related occupations will generate the greatest numerical job increase (4,010), followed closely by construction and extraction occupations (3,970).
Food preparation and serving related occupations, based on the continued strength of the tourism market, will also produce the most annual openings. This includes growth opportunities as well as replacement needs.
Sales and related occupations and office and administrative support occupations are also anticipated to generate numerous job openings.
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