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How much do park interpreter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for park interpreter in the United States is $19.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a park interpreter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Park Interpreter, you generally need a background in natural sciences, environmental education, or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree or certification in interpretation. Familiarity with interpretive planning software, audio-visual equipment, and trail guide systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, public speaking, and storytelling skills, along with enthusiasm and adaptability, set outstanding interpreters apart. These skills are vital for engaging diverse audiences, fostering appreciation for natural and cultural resources, and ensuring meaningful visitor experiences.

What is a park interpreter?

Park interpreters are professionals who help visitors understand and appreciate natural, cultural, and historical resources within parks. They create and lead educational programs, guided tours, and presentations to engage the public with the park's unique features and conservation efforts. Park interpreters may also develop informational materials, assist with exhibits, and answer visitor questions to enhance the overall park experience.

What are some common challenges park interpreters face when engaging diverse visitor groups?

Park Interpreters often interact with visitors from a wide range of backgrounds, ages, and levels of familiarity with nature. One key challenge is adapting communication styles and educational materials to ensure that programs are engaging and accessible to all. Managing large groups, unexpected weather, and wildlife activity can also require flexibility and quick problem-solving. Collaborating with other staff, such as rangers and educators, helps address these challenges and creates a supportive environment for delivering memorable visitor experiences.
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Infographic showing various Park Interpreter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,389 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Park Ranger (Interpretation)

Contact Us - National Parks of New York Harbor (U.S. National Park Service)

Santa Fe, NM • On-site

$75K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Interpretation) with National Park Service.

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.

You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Qualifications:Requirements Continued...

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period - OR - 2-year trial period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

This probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

QUALIFICATIONS:
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 08/24/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT:
To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

Experience: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience MUST include the following: 1) coordinating, managing or directing interpretive programs; 2) developing long range program plans and educational programs; 3) developing and training others on educational programs and; 4) managing interpretive staff or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR-
Education: Successful completion of 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education OR a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree related to the occupation. You must include transcripts. -OR-
Combination of education and experience as listed above. You must include hours per week and transcripts.
For more information qualifying education or on combining education and experience see OPM Qualification Standards linked below:
Individual Occupational Requirements for Park Ranger Series, 0025

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualificationsEmployment Type: OTHER

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