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Hawaii is a strong market for PMP® and CAPM® certified professionals, with steady demand across tourism, aviation, defense, healthcare, and resort development. Honolulu anchors much of this activity with its concentration of aviation programs, Pearl Harbor defense initiatives, and statewide IT modernization projects. Hilo reflects consistent needs in agriculture, research, and health systems, while Kailua-Kona sees ongoing demand in resort construction and facilities management.
Recent job snapshots from Indeed show about 289 “Project Manager” postings statewide and around 85 roles explicitly referencing PMP® certification (Indeed PMP® jobs), concentrated in Honolulu, Hilo, and Kona. While counts shift daily, the demand signal remains steady as employers invest in plant expansions, airport modernization, cyber defense, and utilities upgrades. Honolulu roles in particular frequently advertise six-figure base pay, underscoring the strength of the local market.
The career outlook is equally promising. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 6% growth in project management roles from 2024–2034, with nearly 78,200 openings annually driven by growth and replacement demand. Pay levels reflect this trend: Glassdoor estimates Hawaii project manager salaries at ≈$99k statewide, with Honolulu ≈$102.9k, Hilo ≈$97.6k, and Kailua-Kona ≈$104k. Globally, the PMI® Salary Survey reports PMP® holders earn about 33% more than their non-certified peers.
Current as of: October 2025
Hawaiian Airlines — Aviation operations, fleet/IT, and facilities programs. View roles → Hawaiian Airlines Careers
Leidos — Defense, C5ISR, and systems integration across O‘ahu. View roles → Leidos Careers
State of Hawaii — Government transformation, infrastructure, and IT modernization. View roles → State of Hawaii Careers
PMI Hawaii Chapter — Pau Hana Networking — Evening networking session is scheduled: Tue, Oct 14, 2025 (Honolulu). Details & agenda → pmihawaii.org/calendar
PMI Hawaii Chapter — Professional Development Day — Full-day PDUs + networking is scheduled: Wed, Oct 29, 2025 (Honolulu, Japanese Cultural Center). Event info & registration → pmihawaii.org
“Mindset modules nailed it—passed PMP during a promotion window and joined a Leidos program team.”
– Ethan M., Honolulu PM
Demand: ~289 Project Manager roles + ~85 PMP®-tagged roles statewide (Oct 2025). Source → Indeed
Pay: Project Manager ≈$99k statewide; Honolulu ≈$102.9k; Hilo ≈$97.6k; Kona ≈$104k. Source → Glassdoor
PMP® premium: PMP® holders earn ≈33% higher salaries globally. Source → PMI Salary Survey
Exam logistics: In-person testing in Honolulu + partner sites; online via OnVUE. Source → Pearson VUE
