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US Department of the Interior

Fish Biologist

Entiat, WA · On-site

$61K/yr

Entiat National Fish Hatchery, built on 37 acres by the Bureau of Reclamation for Grand Coulee Dam ... The Hatchery raised spring Chinook until 2008 and now raises summer Chinook whose strong returns ...

State of South Carolina

Natural Resource Technician IV

SC · On-site

$45K - $77K/yr

... Fish Hatchery. Job Duties Include: * Ensuring fish are fed as per chart, except in abnormal water quality situations. * Removing mortalities daily in the spring, summer and fall and weekly in the ...

Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation

$14 - $17/hr

Summer and Fall projects (June to September) will focus on eggtake operations - collecting eggs and ... The position during peak operations may require tasks for fish monitoring performed outside of the ...

Freeport McMoRan

Process Operator Trainee

Climax, CO

$22 - $29.50/hr

... Fish Hatchery. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area ... In the summer, the average high temperature is 71 degrees and the average low is 38 degrees. The ...

Freeport McMoRan

Process Operator Trainee

CO · On-site

$22 - $29.50/hr

... Fish Hatchery. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area ... In the summer, the average high temperature is 71 degrees and the average low is 38 degrees. The ...

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

Process Operator Trainee

CO · On-site

$22 - $29.50/hr

... Fish Hatchery. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area ... In the summer, the average high temperature is 71 degrees and the average low is 38 degrees. The ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average monthly pay for summer fish hatchery in the United States is $5,199.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $3,333.33 and $6,208.33 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Fish Hatchery vs Fish Hatchery Technician?

AspectSummer Fish HatcheryFish Hatchery Technician
CertificationsMay require state-specific aquaculture or fisheries permitsOften requires fisheries or aquaculture certifications
Work EnvironmentSeasonal, outdoor, in fish hatchery facilitiesYear-round, outdoor or indoor hatchery settings
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, aquaculture farms, research facilitiesPublic and private hatcheries, fisheries management

Summer Fish Hatchery roles are typically seasonal positions focused on fish rearing during summer months, often requiring specific permits. Fish Hatchery Technicians work year-round, handling daily hatchery operations, with similar certifications. Both roles operate in outdoor hatchery environments within the fisheries and aquaculture industry, but differ mainly in duration and scope of responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Summer Fish Hatchery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 26% Full Time, 64% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 7% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,395 per year, or $30 per hour.

Fish Biologist

Internships | Texas A&M University Kingsville

Entiat, WA • On-site

$61K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

You will serve as a Fish Biologist for Entiat National Fish Hatchery.
Entiat National Fish Hatchery, built on 37 acres by the Bureau of Reclamation for Grand Coulee Dam mitigation, has operated since 1941. Early plans involved trapping salmon and steelhead at Rock Island Dam for spawning. The Hatchery raised spring Chinook until 2008 and now raises summer Chinook whose strong returns have expanded Entiat River fishing. Qualifications:

In order to qualify for this position, you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.

  1. A degree with a major in biological science that includes at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; AND at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate). OR
  2. A combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester hours in the animal sciences, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Minimum Qualification [GS-09]

  1. One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: (1) performing standardized fish husbandry techniques and practices on cold-water fish species; (2) monitoring water quality and performing maintenance on fish hatchery equipment; (3) gathering fish production data using software for data collection and record keeping; (4) generating reports on hatchery operations. OR
  2. Two years of progressively higher-level graduate-level education leading to a master's degree OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree with a major study in or directly related to fisheries and/or aquatics. OR
  3. A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement
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.
Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically,
i. Area of Consideration.
ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.
iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS)Education:PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).Employment Type: OTHER

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