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NPS Seasonal Ranger — Interpretation / Visitor Services

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Pays you

Amount varies

GS-03: ~$13.28–$17.26/hr base (locality increases this; USAJOBS postings show ~$17.30–$19.52/hr with locality). GS-05: ~$19.52–$28.69/hr with locality. No federal housing automatically provided; availability and cost vary by park

Federal seasonal Park Ranger (GS-0025) or Park Guide (GS-0090): visitor center staffing, guided walks, formal talks, resource interpretation

Term
9 mo
Where
Multiple parks nationwide; examples: Grand Teton $19.52/hr, Kenai Fjords $22.07/hr + 3% AK COLA
Housing
Not provided
Airfare
Not covered
Selectivity
Selective
Citizenship
See eligibility

Official site

Verified 8/26/2026 · www.nps.gov