Hawaii Employment Sector Statistics (2024)
Workforce distribution by employment sector for Hawaii
Employment Indicators for Hawaii (2024)
Total Employed
667,178
Civilian 16+
Private For-Profit
61.9 %
Largest Sector
Self-Employed
6.9%
Entrepreneurship
Government
21.7%
Public Sector
Hawaii Workforce by Sector & Gender
Hawaii Employment Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Total Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 413,229 | 61.9% |
| Government | 144,868 | 21.7% |
| Self-Employed | 46,125 | 6.9% |
| Private Non-Profit | 61,484 | 9.2% |
Hawaii Gender Ratio Analysis by Employment Sector (2024)
| Sector | Male:Female Ratio |
|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1.12:1 |
| Government | 0.99:1 |
| Self-Employed | 1.19:1 |
Hawaii Employment Trends (2010–2024)
Hawaii Historical Employment Sector Trends
| Year | Private | Gov | Self-Emp | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.9% | 21.7% | 6.9% | 9.2% |
| 2023 | 62.6% | 21.3% | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| 2022 | 63.3% | 21.1% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | 63.8% | 20.9% | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 2020 | 64.7% | 20.4% | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| 2019 | 65.3% | 20.0% | 6.8% | 7.6% |
| 2018 | 65.3% | 20.1% | 6.8% | 7.6% |
| 2017 | 65.1% | 20.3% | 6.8% | 7.5% |
| 2016 | 64.9% | 20.4% | 6.9% | 7.6% |
| 2015 | 64.7% | 20.6% | 6.9% | 7.6% |
| 2014 | 64.2% | 21.0% | 7.0% | 7.5% |
| 2013 | 63.8% | 21.0% | 7.4% | 7.6% |
| 2012 | 64.3% | 20.5% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| 2011 | 64.3% | 20.5% | 7.8% | 7.2% |
| 2010 | 64.4% | 20.2% | 8.0% | 7.2% |
Employment Sector FAQs for Hawaii
The largest employment sector in Hawaii is Private For-Profit, which employs 61.9% of the local workforce.
There are approximately 667,178 civilian workers aged 16 and over currently employed in Hawaii.
In the private for-profit sector, the male-to-female ratio is 1.12:1. This metric helps highlight gender participation across the most prominent industry classes.
Since 2010, the total number of workers in Hawaii has shown an increase, moving from 636,454 to 667,178 according to Census Bureau records.