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Wrangler Jobs

8 open listings · updated Sep 13, 2026

Median posted pay $16/hr (3 listings) · 63% include housing · Pay report

Wrangler jobs are horse positions at dude ranches, pack stations, outfitters and trail ride concessions. A wrangler cares for the string, saddles and matches horses to guests, leads trail rides, teaches basic horsemanship, and helps with pack trips. It is the most common way to get paid to ride for a summer.

More About Wrangler Jobs

Most wrangler positions are seasonal, from mid-May through late September or early October, at guest ranches in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Arizona, and at pack stations in the Sierra Nevada and the Northern Rockies. Some Arizona and Texas guest ranches run a winter season from November through April.

Pay is usually a monthly wage of $1,800 to $2,800 plus pooled tips, with staff housing and three meals a day included. Tips at busy guest ranches commonly add $500 to $1,000 per month in July and August. Pack station wranglers and packers are more often paid a day rate, $150 to $220 per day.

Employers expect confident riding, comfort with horses in a working setting, and a friendly manner with guests. First aid and CPR are usually required. Packing, shoeing and roping skills lead to higher pay. Many guest ranches hire wranglers with strong riding but no professional experience.

Questions About Wrangler Jobs

How many Wrangler jobs are open right now?

8 listings are live on WildWork as of September 13, 2026. 3 state their pay and 5 include housing.

What do Wrangler jobs pay?

The median posted rate is $16/hr across 3 current listings that state pay in that unit, with posted rates from $15.20/hr to $20/hr. These are advertised rates; tips, overtime and room and board are extra where the listing says so.

Do Wrangler jobs come with housing?

63% of current listings say the employer provides housing, free or at a charge, and 25% include meals. Each listing shows whether housing is included and what it costs when the employer says.

What experience does a wrangler need?

Confident riding and comfort handling horses on the ground. Most guest ranches hire wranglers who have ridden for years but never worked professionally. Packing, roping, shoeing, and first aid and CPR make you more competitive and are required for pack trip work.

How much do wranglers make?

A monthly wage of $1,800 to $2,800 is typical at guest ranches, plus a share of pooled tips that often adds $500 to $1,000 per month in peak season. Housing and three meals a day are almost always included, which is why the cash wage looks low.

When do dude ranches hire wranglers?

Most guest ranches post wrangler openings between December and March and fill them by April for a season that starts in mid-May. Applying in January gives you the most choice. Late openings appear in May and June when hires fall through.

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