Rangers in State and Federal jobs wear uniforms. Their hours may be irregular. They may work weekends, evenings, and holidays. Dangers include wild animal attacks or cuts from saws. Some parks have a lot of mosquitoes so rangers may get bitten frequently.
Wages Pay varies with the employer and the worker's scope of responsibility.
Park rangers who plan or manage maintenance and field operations earn more. County park departments usually pay less than state or Federal agencies. Government agencies and large private firms usually offer more generous benefits than do smaller firms. At the national level, information is not available about the actual monthly wages of park rangers. Outlook Nationally, information is not available about the employment outlook for park rangers.