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Outdoor Jobs in Oregon

14 open listings · updated Sep 13, 2026

Median posted pay $63,964/yr (5 listings) · 29% include housing · Pay report

Oregon posts wildland fire, rafting, fishing, trail and ranch jobs. Private contract fire crews based in La Grande, John Day, Bend, Medford and Roseburg staff Type 2 hand crews and engines from June through October, and the Oregon Department of Forestry, the Forest Service and BLM hire seasonal firefighters. Rafting outfitters on the Rogue, Deschutes, McKenzie, Owyhee, John Day and Grande Ronde hire guides for May through September. Fishing guides work steelhead and salmon rivers on the coast and the Deschutes, Rogue and Umpqua. Ranches in Harney, Malheur, Lake and Baker counties hire hands and cowboys. Trail associations and Northwest Youth Corps run trail crews across the state.

More About Outdoor Jobs in Oregon

Oregon registers outfitters and guides through the Oregon State Marine Board. Contract fire crews require a red card and the arduous pack test. Housing is less common in Oregon listings than in Montana or Alaska, except at ranches and on multi-day river trips.

Questions About Outdoor Jobs in Oregon

How many outdoor jobs in Oregon are open right now?

14 listings are live on WildWork as of September 13, 2026. 7 state their pay and 4 include housing.

What do outdoor jobs in Oregon pay?

The median posted rate is $63,964/yr across 5 current listings that state pay in that unit, with posted rates from $40,000/yr to $89,888/yr. These are advertised rates; tips, overtime and room and board are extra where the listing says so.

Do outdoor jobs in Oregon come with housing?

29% of current listings say the employer provides housing, free or at a charge, and 7% include meals. Each listing shows whether housing is included and what it costs when the employer says.

How do I get on an Oregon contract fire crew?

Apply to contractors in La Grande, John Day, Bend, Medford or Roseburg between January and April. You need a red card (S-130, S-190, L-180) and the arduous pack test, which most contractors run in May. No prior experience is needed for Type 2 crews.

Do I need an Oregon guide license?

Outfitters and guides who take paying clients on Oregon waters register with the Oregon State Marine Board, which requires first aid, CPR and a background check. River outfitters usually handle registration for their guides.

When do Oregon rafting outfitters hire?

February through May. Guide schools run in April and May on the Rogue and Deschutes.

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