NAICS 72

Accommodation and Food Services in Hawaii: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 66.1 (High), ranked #50 of 51 states. 5,122 establishments, 105,166 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 66.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
High Risk

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national accommodation and food services average.

The accommodation and food services sector in Hawaii is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
35.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #34 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
0.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #51 of 51 states
Establishment Density
69.5
vs. national average
Rank #49 of 51 states
Market Volatility
53.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
44.0
Labor cost pressure

5,122 Establishments in Hawaii

5,122
Establishments
+3.5% YoY
105,166
Total Employment
+0.9% YoY
$45,512
Average Annual Wage
+4.2% YoY

Hawaii vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

How Hawaii's accommodation and food services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric HI National Difference
Entry Risk Score 66.1 40.0 +26.1
5-Year Retention 35.3% 51.0% -15.7
Growth Momentum 0.0 41.1 -41.1
Market Volatility 53.0 23.9 +29.1
Establishment Density 69.5 27.0 +42.5
Wage Pressure 44.0 33.4 +10.6

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within accommodation and food services only.

Hawaii Ranks #50 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Hawaii ranks #50 out of 51 states for accommodation and food services market entry conditions.

Accommodation and Food Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Delaware 19.8 low
#2 North Carolina 23.4 low
#3 New Mexico 24.5 low
#4 Idaho 26.2 low
#5 Wisconsin 28.2 low
#50 Hawaii You 66.1 high
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 31.6 · #14 Alabama — 44.1 · #37 Arkansas — 36.9 · #26 Arizona — 46.9 · #40 California — 57.2 · #47 Colorado — 46.9 · #41 Connecticut — 37.3 · #27 District of Columbia — 81.4 · #51 Delaware — 19.8 · #1 Florida — 53.6 · #44 Georgia — 43.6 · #35 Hawaii — 66.1 · #50 Iowa — 39.0 · #29 Idaho — 26.2 · #4 Illinois — 39.5 · #30 Indiana — 37.9 · #28 Kansas — 34.2 · #18 Kentucky — 36.9 · #25 Louisiana — 43.8 · #36 Massachusetts — 28.4 · #7 Maryland — 31.7 · #15 Maine — 55.0 · #46 Michigan — 29.2 · #10 Minnesota — 34.9 · #19 Missouri — 47.2 · #42 Mississippi — 35.6 · #21 Montana — 46.1 · #39 North Carolina — 23.4 · #2 North Dakota — 29.5 · #12 Nebraska — 41.5 · #31 New Hampshire — 28.8 · #8 New Jersey — 43.3 · #34 New Mexico — 24.5 · #3 Nevada — 64.0 · #49 New York — 58.6 · #48 Ohio — 29.3 · #11 Oklahoma — 35.0 · #20 Oregon — 42.8 · #32 Pennsylvania — 36.8 · #24 Rhode Island — 28.3 · #6 South Carolina — 29.2 · #9 South Dakota — 36.7 · #23 Tennessee — 29.5 · #13 Texas — 46.0 · #38 Utah — 36.5 · #22 Virginia — 33.6 · #16 Vermont — 51.0 · #43 Washington — 42.9 · #33 Wisconsin — 28.2 · #5 West Virginia — 33.7 · #17 Wyoming — 55.0 · #45
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About Entry Risk Score: A weighted composite of firm retention, growth momentum, market volatility, establishment density, and wage pressure. Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).

Compare to Another State

How does Hawaii stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Other Industries in Hawaii

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Information → Other Services →