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How much do lighthouse keeper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for lighthouse keeper in Texas is $22.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.37 and $25.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a typical work environment like for a lighthouse keeper?

Lighthouse Keepers usually work in remote, coastal locations where they are responsible for maintaining the lighthouse’s operational systems and ensuring navigational aids are functioning correctly. Work is often solitary or with a small team, and shifts may require evening, overnight, or extended on-site stays, depending on the lighthouse’s location and staffing. Keepers handle routine maintenance, weather monitoring, and emergency communications, which can mean responding to challenging weather or unexpected situations. While the role offers a unique and peaceful setting, candidates should be comfortable with limited social interaction and ready to handle a variety of practical tasks independently.

What is a lighthouse keeper?

A Lighthouse Keeper is responsible for maintaining and operating a lighthouse to ensure safe navigation for ships. Duties include keeping the light and fog signals functioning, performing maintenance on the structure and surrounding area, and monitoring weather conditions. While traditional lighthouse keeper roles have become rare due to automation, some still exist in remote locations. Modern keepers may also assist with tourism, preservation efforts, and environmental monitoring. The job requires self-sufficiency, technical skills, and a deep appreciation for solitude.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the lighthouse keeper position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lighthouse Keeper, strong attention to detail, self-reliance, and basic maintenance or mechanical skills are essential, often paired with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with radio communications, light signaling equipment, and weather monitoring systems is typically important, and basic first aid certification is sometimes required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and the capacity to work independently for extended periods distinguish top candidates. These skills and qualities are important for ensuring the safety of passing vessels and the ongoing operation of the lighthouse in isolated or challenging conditions.

What are the most commonly searched types of Lighthouse Keeper jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Lighthouse Keeper jobs in Texas are:

What cities in Texas are hiring for Lighthouse Keeper jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Lighthouse Keeper job openings:

Infographic showing various Lighthouse Keeper job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,117 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

$22.37/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

ABOUT TAB:Austin Lighthouse for the Blind a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.Today, Austin Lighthouse for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.Our Core Values guide us in everything we do: LIGHT: Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork. Austin Lighthouse offers a variety of benefits to include: 403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more.Job SummaryThe Warehouse Specialist performs a variety of warehousing duties that require an understanding of the establishment's storage plan. Work involves most of the following: verifying materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents, noting, and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages, routing materials to prescribed storage locations; storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods, rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials, examining stored materials, and reporting deterioration and damage, removing material from storage, and preparing it for shipment. This worker may operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties. Responsibilities: (may be performed by some or all task levels)Performs a variety of warehousing duties which require an understanding of TAB's storage plan. Verifying materials and/or merchandise against receiving documents, noting, and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages. Count incoming stock for verification and after classification of the product. Fold and/or package product according to specificationsMay operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing dutiesVerify correctness by comparing items and quantities against placard and SCALE; checking for damaged goods; ensuring that goods are appropriately identified for routing to warehouse locations; preparing and keeping records of goods received.Count quantities of materials, parts, or products received. Confirm stock in the correct location with the proper condition code, and with the correct quantity.Perform cycle counts weekly, monthly, and quarterly.Counting all inventory to know the exact quantity in the entire warehouse (usually performed annually) Noting and reporting discrepancies in a timely manner.Ensure production orders are pulled correctly, properly documented, and placed in the designated location for pick up.Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse. Maintain and operate all TAB equipment and property in accordance with accepted TAB practices.Transfer product from different locations in the warehouse.Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Mechanically load or unload materials from with electric pallet jack.May operate hand or power trucks Preserves safe and clean work environmentComplies with and assists other employees understand and comply with TAB's Safety and Security policies and guidelines.Behaves in accordance with the key behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).Other duties as assigned The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.Ability to operate and read a RF gun and computerElectric and nonelectric pallet jack skills Possesses basic math skillsBasic computer skillsAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamThe ability to navigate safely in small or large areas/environmentThe ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.Good verbal and written communication skillsAble to read, comprehend and understand information and ideas presented in writing or in alternative formAble to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficientlyDemonstrates sound work ethicsPossesses cultural awareness and sensitivity Supervisory ResponsibilityNoneCommunication & Contacts RequiredEmployees, departments, managers, vendorsDecision Making/Judgment RequiredMakes decisions as per Standard Operation Procedures and Company PoliciesMinimum Education and Experience Highschool diploma or equivalentForklift Certification or the ability to attain certification through the company's training if neededPhysical Requirements With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to:Have strong dexterity capabilities to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects.The ability to stand for 7-8 hours a day.The ability to lift 10-45lbs items/products repeatedly.The ability to endure extreme temperatures in a warehouse setting.Ability to bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 80% of timeADDITIONAL NOTES:Background Check and Drug Screen requiredInternal and external applicants acceptedVerifiable documentation of ability to work in the US Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERTAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf 
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