Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Park Ranger make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$42,490 / yrTotal Pay
$40,104 / yrBase Pay
$2,386 / yrAdditional Pay

$42,490

 / yr
$29K$62K
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The estimated total pay for a Park Ranger is $42,490 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $40,104 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,386 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For a Park Ranger in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Park Ranger in United States. Employers include US Army Corps of Engineers, US Department of the Interior and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.

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US Army Corps of Engineers
US Army Corps of Engineers
$52,028/yr
318 open jobs
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US Department of the Interior
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Park RangerSee 127 salaries from all locations

$24

 / hr

$24

 / hr

$52,028

 / yr

$48,346

 / yr

$45,191

 / yr

$45,575

 / yr

$48,675

 / yr

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$21

 / hr

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$16

 / hr

$50,263

 / yr

$44,086

 / yr

$23

 / hr

$22

 / hr

$41,783

 / yr

$16

 / hr

$47,131

 / yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Park Ranger in United States

The top 3 paying industries for a Park Ranger in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $46,717, Real Estate with a median total pay of $45,191 and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $34,322.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$46,717

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Real EstateReal Estate$45,191

    3% Lower than other industries

  • Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$34,322

    35% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Park Ranger are US Army Corps of Engineers, US Department of the Interior, and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.

US Army Corps of EngineersUS Army Corps of Engineers$52,028/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Military & Protective Services?

Job opportunities in military and protective services depend heavily on government budgets that may not be flexible. Pay scales rely heavily on time in service and are less-performance based, but public sector benefits can be attractive. Protective services roles are also an opportunity for veterans looking to transition into civilian roles. Education requirements in military and protective services vary, though many jobs don't require a Bachelor's degree.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

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Total Years of Experience

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Submitted

Date or Time

Dinosaur Tour Guide

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Tour Guide

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Tour Guide

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$10

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Park Ranger

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Park Ranger

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Seasonal Park Ranger

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Tour Guide

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Campus Tour Guide

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$12

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Park Ranger pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Park Ranger is $40,104 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Park Ranger salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 883 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Park Ranger employees.

The highest salary for a Park Ranger in United States is $57,791 per year.

The lowest salary for a Park Ranger in United States is $27,830 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Park Ranger or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Park Ranger.