Hawaii unemployment edges up to 2.8% in September

By Erick León

Hawaii | Employment report | September 2026 data

Hawaii recorded a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.8 percent in September 2026, compared with 2.7 percent in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The September estimate is preliminary.

Employers’ payrolls totaled approximately 642,400 nonfarm jobs. That total was unchanged at the precision shown in the published table. This payroll measure counts positions, rather than individual employed residents.

The civilian labor force was approximately 694,900 people, 2,200 higher than in August. The rate and payroll figures offer complementary views of the state’s labor market.

These are numerical comparisons of estimates, not a determination that each change is statistically significant. Figures may be revised. The state table was extracted October 20, 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Hawaii Economy at a Glance. Photo source: UCLA.

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