Typical jobs & wages
Hotels & resorts
$14–19/hr
Beach and mountain resort towns
The classic: US seasonal businesses need thousands of extra hands every summer — housing often provided
Restaurants & cafés
$12–16/hr + tips
East Coast beach towns
Tips can double a paycheck in a busy season
Amusement parks
$13–16/hr
Ohio, New Jersey, Wisconsin Dells
Pool lifeguard
$14–18/hr
Maryland, Virginia
Certification arranged before departure
Retail & grocery
$13–15/hr
Resort towns nationwide
Second job (after arrival)
your call
Wherever you are
Two or even three jobs at once is allowed — if you have the stamina