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 Listings that do not publish pay are not included — they may pay more.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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Cook (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceThree Rivers, California · Yosemite National Park, CaliforniaUSD 25–30 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Maintenance Worker (Trails) (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceCrescent City, California · Kings Canyon National Park, California · Mammoth Lakes, California +15USD 21–39 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Animal Packer and Caretaker (Trails) (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceKings Canyon National Park, California · Sequoia National Park, CaliforniaUSD 22–26 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Tree Faller (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceSequoia National Park, California · Yosemite National Park, CaliforniaUSD 24–28 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceCrescent City, California · Kings Canyon National Park, California · Mammoth Lakes, California +29USD 20–34 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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OFFICE MANAGER

Naval Air Systems CommandChina Lake, CaliforniaUSD 47,490–68,819 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceKings Canyon National Park, California · Manzanita Lake, California · Mineral, California +23USD 24–39 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Restoration Worker (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceYosemite National Park, CaliforniaUSD 21–25 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Physical Scientist

Geological SurveySalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +17USD 74,678–172,980 per year (as published by the source)

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Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersLos Angeles, CaliforniaUSD 52,938–68,819 per year (as published by the source)

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Materials Handler (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceThree Rivers, California · Yosemite National Park, CaliforniaUSD 21–25 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Utility Systems Operator Helper (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceYosemite National Park, CaliforniaUSD 21–25 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Motor Vehicle Operator (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceKings Canyon National Park, California · Sequoia National Park, CaliforniaUSD 22–26 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Tractor Operator (Seasonal)

National Park ServicePoint Reyes Station, CaliforniaUSD 31–36 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)

Veterans Health AdministrationWashington, District of Columbia · Salt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington +17USD 89,509–133,142 per year (as published by the source)

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Motor Vehicle Operator (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceKings Canyon National Park, California · Manzanita Lake, California · Sequoia National Park, CaliforniaUSD 24–28 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Supervisory Civil Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersDavis, California · Lakewood, Colorado · Louisville, Kentucky +1USD 126,384–164,301 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

Naval Supply Systems CommandPoint Mugu, CaliforniaUSD 104,349–135,657 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

U.S. Pacific FleetSeal Beach, CaliforniaUSD 104,349–135,657 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Tree Worker Helper (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceThree Rivers, California · Yosemite National Park, CaliforniaUSD 21–25 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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