Fish Tender Deckhand
Salish Seafoods (Squaxin Island Tribe)
Shelton, WA
Piece Rate ($.01-.02/lb)
Seasonal
Seasonal Outdoor Jobs
190 open listings · updated Oct 29, 2026
Median posted pay $18.52/hr (84 listings) · 48% include housing · Pay Report
Seasonal jobs outdoors: summer guiding and trail work, fall hunting camps, winter ranch and caretaker jobs, and Alaska fishing seasons. Every listing shows the season dates when given, whether housing comes with it, and the pay when the employer lists it.
More About Seasonal Outdoor Jobs
Most seasonal employers hire months ahead. The hiring calendar shows when each kind of outdoor work fills up.
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Longline Chief Steward
Coastal Villages Region FundSeattle, WASeasonalHousing -
Longline Deckhand
Coastal Villages Region FundSeattle, WA401k and health benefits upon eligibility; no wage figure publishedSeasonalHousing -
Elk Hunting Guide
Yellowstone OutfittersJackson, WYSeasonalHousing -
Hunting Camp Packer
Yellowstone OutfittersJackson, WYSeasonalHousing -
Fishing Guide – Kenai Riverside Lodge
Alaska Wildland AdventuresCooper Landing, AKSeasonalHousing -
Fishing Guide Assistant / Shuttle Driver
Alaska Wildland AdventuresCooper Landing, AK$15/hour minimum plus incentivesSeasonalHousing -
Fishing Guide
Northwoods LodgeSkwentna, AKSeasonalHousing -
Sportfishing Guide
Alaskan Adventures LodgeSleetmute, AKSeasonalHousing -
Hunting Guide
Rainy Pass LodgeRainy Pass, AKSeasonalHousing -
Seasonal Worker – Utah State Parks (Park Ranger Aide), Sand Hollow
Utah State ParksHurricane, UT$14.11 – $ Hourly WageSeasonal -
Fisheries Technician – Pahsimeroi Fish Hatchery
Idaho Department of Fish and GameMay, ID$18.61 per hour, Plus Competitive Benefits!SeasonalHousing -
Limited Commission Ranger Internship – State Forest State Park
Colorado Parks and WildlifeWalden, CO$20.00 HourlySeasonal -
Dock Crew – Alaska Pacific Seafoods (Kodiak)
North Pacific Seafoods, Inc.Kodiak, AKSeasonalHousing -
Hunting Guide / Apprentice Guide
West Elk Wilderness OutfittersGunnison, COSeasonal -
Packer (Path to Assistant Guide)
Rainy Pass LodgeRainy Pass, AKSeasonalHousing -
Experienced Raft Guide (2027 Season)
River DriftersMaupin, ORSeasonal -
River Guide, First-Year and Experienced (2027+)
Orange Torpedo TripsMerlin, ORSeasonal -
River Guide – Oregon (Experienced)
ROW AdventuresMerlin, ORSeasonalHousing -
Seasonal Wildland Firefighter – 2027 Season (Applications Open November)
Washington State Department of Natural ResourcesOlympia, WASeasonal
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Questions About Seasonal Outdoor Jobs
How many seasonal outdoor jobs are open right now?
190 listings are live on WildWork as of October 29, 2026. 109 state their pay and 91 include housing.
What do seasonal outdoor jobs pay?
The median posted rate is $18.52/hr across 84 current listings that state pay in that unit, with posted rates from $11.81/hr to $37.10/hr. These are advertised rates; tips, overtime and room and board are extra where the listing says so.
Do seasonal outdoor jobs come with housing?
48% of current listings say the employer provides housing, free or at a charge, and 28% include meals. Each listing shows whether housing is included and what it costs when the employer says.