H-2B job orders open in California right now
Employers in California have 6 H-2B applications accepted by the Department of Labor in the last 20 days, asking for 591 workers at a median offered wage of $21.69/hour. Seasons start between Oct 4, 2026 and Nov 25, 2026. Updated Sep 17, 2026.
Across these orders: 17% require no prior experience; 83% offer lodging; middle half of offers $20.80–$24.82/hr.
All open orders in California
| Employer | Where | Job | Offered wage | Workers | Season | Lodging | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MasterCorp Inc | Truckee, Placer Co. | Temporary Housekeeping Service Attendant- 402 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $21.69/hr | 28 | Nov 10 → Sep 8 | Lodging overtime available | DOL listing |
| Global Elite Consulting Fleet Harbor Group | Sacramento, Sacramento Co. | Commercial DriverClass 8 tractor-trailer combinations Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $29.27/hr | 500 | Oct 27 → May 31 | — overtime available | DOL listing |
| Balmoral Farm, Inc | Thermal, Riverside Co. | Horse Show Groom Animal Caretakers | $20.66/bi-weekly | 7 | Nov 25 → Aug 25 | Lodging overtime available | DOL listing |
| Sugar Bowl Corporation Sugar Bowl Resort | Norden, Nevada Co. | Housekeeper Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $20.00–$30.00/hr | 11 | Nov 23 → Apr 18 | Lodging overtime available | DOL listing |
| Sugar Bowl Corporation Sugar Bowl Resort | Norden, Nevada Co. | Chef Cooks, Restaurant | $20.80–$31.00/hr | 20 | Nov 19 → Apr 18 | Lodging overtime available | DOL listing |
| Butler Amusements, Inc. | Santa Nella, Merced Co. | Maintenance Helper Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $24.82–$25.57/hr | 25 | Oct 4 → Apr 1 | Lodging | DOL listing |
Where: Sacramento County (500) · Nevada County (31) · Placer County (28) · Merced County (25) · Riverside County (7).
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.
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).