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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 Listings that do not publish pay are not included — they may pay more.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 Recreation Assistant

Commander, Navy Installations CommandEl Centro, CaliforniaUSD 20–20 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

Vocational Nurse (Cardiology)

Veterans Health AdministrationMather AFB, CaliforniaUSD 57,095–103,912 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

MWR Fitness Instructor

Commander, Navy Installations CommandCoronado, CaliforniaUSD 21–24 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

VCS Health Tech (Optician) Hemet CA

Veterans Health AdministrationHemet, CaliforniaUSD 56,125–72,939 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

VCS Health Tech (Optician) California locations

Veterans Health AdministrationLivermore, California · Monterey, California · San Jose, CaliforniaUSD 60,184–78,214 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

Correctional Treatment Specialist (Case Manager)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemLos Angeles, CaliforniaUSD 74,356–113,185 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

Utility Systems Operator

Veterans Health AdministrationFresno, CaliforniaUSD 27–31 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

Fitness Specialist (CYS) NF-03

United States Army Installation Management CommandFort Irwin, CaliforniaUSD 52,938–54,500 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

VCS Health Tech (Lead Optician) Palo Alto CA

Veterans Health AdministrationPalo Alto, CaliforniaUSD 69,863–90,843 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

VCS Health Tech (Optician) Palo Alto CA

Veterans Health AdministrationPalo Alto, CaliforniaUSD 60,184–78,214 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security AdministrationSanta Barbara, CaliforniaUSD 53,750–66,270 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

Lead Contract Specialist

Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and ConstructionSalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +17USD 125,776–163,514 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

Supervisory Construction Analyst

Small Business AdministrationCitrus Heights, California · Buffalo, New York · Fort Worth, Texas +1USD 106,437–138,370 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

Supervisory Construction Analyst

Small Business AdministrationCitrus Heights, California · Buffalo, New York · Fort Worth, Texas +1USD 106,437–106,437 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

Economic Assistant (Part-time)

Bureau of Labor StatisticsSan Francisco, CaliforniaUSD 27–35 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

SECURITY GUARD

Commander, Navy Installations CommandCoronado, CaliforniaUSD 46,533–67,432 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

Contracting Officer Rep

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesSalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +18USD 121,785–158,322 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Warfighting Acquisition UniversityHuntsville, Alabama · San Diego, California · California, Maryland +2USD 76,463–164,301 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

Maintenance Worker (Trails)

National Park ServiceCrescent City, California · Orick, CaliforniaUSD 23–29 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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

Recreation Assistant

Air Mobility CommandTravis AFB, CaliforniaUSD 20–20 per hour (as published by the source)

Recently observedOther

✓ Checked 3 hours ago · ✓ Pay listed · ⏳ Closes in 4 days

Posted 1 day ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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