Jobs paying $20+ an hour in California

Open jobs that publish pay of at least $20 an hour — or a yearly salary of at least $41,600.

Why a job is on this page: the employer's listing states hourly pay whose low end is $20 or more, or a yearly salary whose low end is $41,600 or more (2,080 work hours a year, the full-time year the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics uses to turn hourly into yearly pay). Listings that do not publish pay are not included — they may pay more.

California's minimum wage is up to $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table). California minimum wage

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MWR Motor Vehicle Operator (Greenskeeper)

Commander, Navy Installations CommandSan Diego, CaliforniaUSD 21–23 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Budget Analyst

Defense Microelectronics ActivityMcClellan, California · Fort Belvoir, VirginiaUSD 99,218–133,142 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

BRIDGEPORT, CA - SUPERVISORY RECREATION SPECIALIST NF3

U.S. Marine CorpsBridgeport, CaliforniaUSD 24–24 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

MWR Recreation Assistant (Liberty)

Commander, Navy Installations CommandCoronado, CaliforniaUSD 21–21 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Physician - Outpatient Psychiatry Site Training Director (SJMC/TUMG)

Veterans Health AdministrationStockton, CaliforniaUSD 305,000–350,000 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Rehabilitation Counselor

Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CaliforniaUSD 87,061–113,185 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Electronics Engineer

Defense Microelectronics ActivityMcClellan, CaliforniaUSD 99,218–153,382 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Advance Medical Support Assistant

Veterans Health AdministrationSan Bruno, California · Santa Rosa, California · Vallejo, CaliforniaUSD 63,094–82,021 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Cook

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve CommandMarch AFB, CaliforniaUSD 21–22 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Social Worker - Assertive Community Treatment Program - Substance Abuse Disorder

Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CaliforniaUSD 95,693–124,407 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Peer Support Specialist (National Center for Warrior Independence)

Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CaliforniaUSD 52,938–93,549 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Wildland Firefighter

Office of the Secretary of the InteriorFairbanks, Alaska · Grand Canyon, Arizona · Parker, Arizona +47USD 48,424–74,970 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Air Cond Equip Mechanic

Veterans Health AdministrationLoma Linda, CaliforniaUSD 34–40 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Air Interdiction Agent

Customs and Border ProtectionSalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +17USD 88,509–163,996 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Associate Manager, Dasher & Logistics

DoorDashSan Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL; Washington D.C. · San Francisco, CAUSD 105,400–155,000 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · Greenhouse · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on DoorDash's official job board. Apply only through the official link.

Food Service Worker

Veterans Health AdministrationSan Francisco, CaliforniaUSD 24–28 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Victim Witness Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. AttorneysSacramento, CaliforniaUSD 68,419–88,949 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Victim Witness Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. AttorneysSacramento, CaliforniaUSD 68,419–88,949 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

CYP Child and Youth Program Assistant (Multi-Level)

Commander, Navy Installations CommandPoint Loma Complex, San Diego, CaliforniaUSD 22–27 per hour (as published by the source)

Recently observedPart-time

✓ Checked 1 hour ago · ✓ Pay listed · ⏳ Closes in 7 days

Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Contact Representative (PRC)

Indian Health ServiceCamp Verde, Arizona · Chinle, Arizona · Cibecue, Arizona +47USD 45,409–72,644 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 weeks ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.