Outdoor Jobs in Wyoming
2 open listings · updated Oct 29, 2026
Median posted pay $26.49/hr (6 listings) · 68% include housing · Pay Report
Outdoor jobs in Wyoming come from guest ranches, cattle ranches, big game outfitters, national park lodges and wildland fire crews. Wyoming dude ranch jobs show up on the Dude Ranchers’ Association careers board, where 2026 postings included Blackwater Creek Ranch in Cody hiring housekeepers, servers and maintenance staff for the summer season. For ranch hand jobs in Wyoming, the herd sets the scale: USDA counted 1.16 million cattle and calves and 621,000 beef cows in the state on January 1, 2026.
More About Outdoor Jobs in Wyoming
Big game outfitters hire guides for fall. The Wyoming State Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides reported 292 outfitters and 1,360 guides serving about 8,277 clients in 2025, and notes that guide numbers shift with the hunting license draw. Under Wyoming Game and Fish’s 2026 elk regulation, special archery seasons run September 1 to 30 in many hunt areas, and regular seasons follow, many of them opening in October. Inside Grand Teton National Park, Grand Teton Lodge Company fills positions from mid-May through the beginning of October. The Wyoming State Forestry Division hires seasonal fire suppression crewmembers, and its 2026 posting paid $18.00 to $22.00 an hour.
The rule that shapes guide work here: state law requires at least one licensed guide or resident guide for each two nonresident hunters in any state or federally designated wilderness area. Professional guides must be employed by or contracted with a licensed outfitter, carry a first aid card, and take the board’s exam if they are new or have not been licensed in the last 2 years. The 2026 guide application lists a $145 full-term license plus a $25 new applicant fee. See hunting guide jobs in Wyoming.
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RanchlandsHyattville, WY$1,200 per month stipendSeasonalHousing
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Interpretive Ranger – Absaroka District
Wyoming State Parks and Cultural ResourcesMoorcroft, WY$29.76 HourlyFull-timeHousing
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Wildland Firefighter (GW-4/5/6) – Senior Firefighter, Multiple States
U.S. Wildland Fire Service (Dept. of the Interior)Casper, WY$48,424 to $74,970 per yearSeasonalClosedSmokebusters Crew Supervisor
Wyoming State Forestry DivisionNewcastle, WY$29.76 – $33.06 HourlyFull-timeClosedWildlife Technician
Wyoming Game and Fish DepartmentPinedale, WY$29.75 per hourContractClosedBiological Science Technician (Fish)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceJackson, WY$40,736 – $59,031 per yearFull-timeClosedFish Culturist
Wyoming Game and Fish DepartmentStatewide, WY$5,158.40 – $5,730.40 per monthFull-timeClosedMeteorological Technician (Winter Seasonal) – Avalanche Program
National Park ServiceMoose, WY$26.78 per hourSeasonalClosed
Questions About Outdoor Jobs in Wyoming
How many outdoor jobs in Wyoming are open right now?
25 listings are live on WildWork as of October 29, 2026. 10 state their pay and 17 include housing.
What do outdoor jobs in Wyoming pay?
The median posted rate is $26.49/hr across 6 current listings that state pay in that unit, with posted rates from $12.25/hr to $32.33/hr. These are advertised rates; tips, overtime and room and board are extra where the listing says so.
Do outdoor jobs in Wyoming come with housing?
68% of current listings say the employer provides housing, free or at a charge, and 44% include meals. Each listing shows whether housing is included and what it costs when the employer says.
Do I need a license to guide hunters in Wyoming?
Yes. Professional guides are licensed by the Wyoming State Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides and must be employed by or under contract with a licensed outfitter, who signs the license. You need a first aid card and, if you were born on or after January 1, 1966, a hunter safety card. New guides take the board’s exam. The 2026 application lists a $145 full-term license, a $70 14-day license and a $25 new applicant fee.
When do Wyoming outfitters need elk guides?
In fall. Under Wyoming Game and Fish’s 2026 elk regulation, special archery seasons run September 1 to 30 in many hunt areas, and regular seasons follow, for example October 15 to November 30 for Area 1 any-elk licenses and October 15 to October 31 for Area 12’s general season. Some antlerless and cow or calf hunts run into December or January. Nonresidents hunting in designated wilderness need a licensed guide or resident guide, at least one for every two hunters.
Who hires wildland firefighters in Wyoming?
The Wyoming State Forestry Division, part of the Office of State Lands and Investments, hires seasonal wildland fire suppression crewmembers. Its 2026 posting paid $18.00 to $22.00 an hour, stayed open until filled and listed no minimum qualifications, with preference for at least one season on a wildland fire crew. You must pass the work capacity pack test at the arduous level, and the posting says housing will be available.
When do Grand Teton and Wyoming guest ranch seasons run?
Grand Teton Lodge Company, an authorized National Park Service concessioner, has positions from mid-May through the beginning of October, with on-site housing available. Guest ranch seasons vary by ranch. On the Dude Ranchers’ Association careers board in 2026, Powderhorn Ranch near Douglas listed a June to October guest season, and Blackwater Creek Ranch in Cody sought summer 2026 staff who could ideally work year-round.
Sources: Wyoming State Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides, Annual Report FY 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026); Wyoming State Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides, Frequently Asked Questions; Wyoming State Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides, Application for Professional Guide's License (Revised 2026); Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Chapter 7 Elk Hunting Seasons (dated April 22, 2026); State of Wyoming, Seasonal Wildland Fire Suppression Crewmember 2026-01109, Wyoming State Forestry Division (posted May 27, 2026); The Dude Ranchers' Association, Careers (2026 postings); Grand Teton Lodge Company, Grand Teton National Park Employment; USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Cattle (released January 30, 2026).
