H-2B job orders open in California right now
Employers in California have 15 H-2B applications accepted by the Department of Labor in the last 20 days, asking for 343 workers at a median offered wage of $14.30/hour. Seasons start between Dec 26, 2026 and Jan 16, 2027. Updated Nov 1, 2026.
Across these orders: 93% require no prior experience; 100% offer lodging; middle half of offers $13.30–$18.44/hr.
All open orders in California
| Employer | Where | Job | Offered wage | Workers | Season | Lodging | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Maurer Shows, LLC | Huntington Beach, Orange Co. | Amusement & Recreation Attendant – Carnival Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $14.30–$20.01/hr | 55 | Jan 15 → Nov 14 | Lodging | DOL listing |
| Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic, Inc. | Salinas, Monterey Co. | Veterinarian Assistant Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $22.28/hr | 1 | Jan 1 → Aug 30 | Lodging overtime available | DOL listing |
| JLQ Concessions LLC | Sanger, Fresno Co. | 35-3023.00 Fast Food & Counter Workers – Mobile Food Concess Fast Food and Counter Workers | $18.98–$21.45/hr | 29 | Jan 15 → Oct 30 | Lodging | DOL listing |
| William B Madaus III Mad Mountain Concessions | Ahwahnee, Madera Co. | 35-3023.00 Fast Food & Counter Workers – Mobile Food Concess Cooks, All Other | $17.14–$22.82/hr | 12 | Jan 16 → Nov 15 | Lodging | DOL listing |
| Robert Ellis Ellis Concessions | Manteca, San Joaquin Co. | Amusement & Recreation Attendant – Traveling Carnival Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $11.09–$20.93/hr | 12 | Jan 15 → Nov 12 | Lodging | DOL listing |
| Brass Ring Amusements, Inc. Midway of Fun | Oroville, Butte Co. | Amusement & Recreation Attendant – Traveling Carnival Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $13.68–$20.93/hr | 61 | Jan 9 → Nov 5 | Lodging | DOL listing |
| SCR Amusements, Inc | Huntington Beach, Orange Co. | Amusement & Recreation Attendant – Rides Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $13.31–$20.01/hr | 25 | Jan 1 → Oct 31 | Lodging | DOL listing |
| Baque Bros Concessions, Inc. | Fontana, San Bernardino Co. | Amusement & Recreation Attendant – Traveling Carnival Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $16.27–$18.50/hr | 23 | Jan 10 → Nov 9 | Lodging | DOL listing |
| East West Resorts, LLC East West Hospitality | Truckee, Placer Co. | Housekeeper Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $21.90–$22.00/hr | 9 | Dec 26 → Apr 9 | Lodging overtime available | DOL listing |
| Delahoyde, Inc. Rockstar Concessions | Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co. | Fast Food & Counter Workers – Mobile Food Concessions Cooks, All Other | $18.44–$22.82/hr | 19 | Jan 6 → Nov 4 | Lodging | DOL listing |
| Noel's Foods, Inc. | Bakersfield, Kern Co. | 35-3023.00 Fast Food & Counter Workers – Mobile Food Concess Cooks, All Other | $17.14–$22.82/hr | 11 | Jan 5 → Nov 4 | Lodging | DOL listing |
| Caprice Enterprises, Inc. | Montclair, San Bernardino Co. | Amusement & Recreation Attendant –Traveling Carnival Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $11.86–$18.50/hr | 12 | Jan 1 → Oct 31 | Lodging | DOL listing |
| Phd & Me | Sacramento, Sacramento Co. | Fast Food & Counter Workers – Mobile Food Concessions Fast Food and Counter Workers | $14.15–$21.45/hr | 9 | Jan 1 → Oct 31 | Lodging | DOL listing |
| The West Coast Churros | Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo Co. | 35-3023.00 Fast Food & Counter Workers – Mobile Food Concess Cooks, All Other | $13.30–$24.43/hr | 10 | Jan 2 → Nov 1 | Lodging | DOL listing |
| Boguey Concessions LLC | Thermal, Riverside Co. | Amusement & Recreation Attendant – Traveling Carnival Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $12.84–$20.93/hr | 55 | Jan 1 → Oct 31 | Lodging | DOL listing |
Where: Orange County (80) · Butte County (61) · Riverside County (55) · San Bernardino County (35) · Fresno County (29) · Sonoma County (19) · Madera County (12) · San Joaquin County (12) · Kern County (11) · San Luis Obispo County (10).
How to apply
Each order links to its listing on SeasonalJobs.dol.gov, the Department of Labor's official registry, where the employer's recruitment contact and the full job description are published. U.S. workers can apply directly to the employer or through their state workforce agency, which refers applicants to these orders.
Your rights: at least the prevailing wage, travel paid or reimbursed at the half-way point and visa fees paid by the employer — and no one may charge you for the job. All your rights and how to report a violation →
Open H-2B orders elsewhere
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These are orders open now. For the full fiscal year — every certified position, employer and offered wage by state — see H-2B Jobs (FY data).