Don’t Wait! Here’s How to Find a Summer Job (That Can Turn into a Full-Time Job) … Right Now!

Looking to earn some extra cash this summer? Are you looking to earn that cash at a job that could potentially turn into a full-time, year round paycheck? Then what we’re about to share with you, is for you!

Now, you already know this. Summer is coming. It’s just a few weeks away. But did you know that far too many people wait until June, or even July, to begin looking for a summer job?

It’s true. And for them, by the time they begin looking for summer work, some of the best jobs may have already been taken.

It’s why you should not wait. Instead, you should begin looking for summer jobs ASAP. And by ASAP, we mean right now. Because some of the best jobs for summer are being posted on our jobs board, right now.

You see, not only are there great summer jobs available for anyone looking for part time, seasonal work, but some of them may also be for people looking to potentially start a new, full-time career path.

But what’s better than that, some of them may offer you pretty good pay, right off the bat, too!

With that said, and to help you get in the front of the line…

Let’s get to some of the jobs.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, here are the 11 good summer jobs, and their average hourly pay. After you see all of them, we’ll show you how to find a summer job near you. They are…[1]

• Construction worker – By becoming a summertime construction worker you could earn an average of $18.04 per hour.
• Swimming instructor – Teaching people how to swim could pay you an average of $26.85 an hour!
• Tutor- A great summer job for teachers looking to earn extra cash. They make an average of $23.92 an hour.
• Landscaping – There’s no better place to be in the summertime than outside. As a landscaper, you could make an average of $17.09 an hour.
• Lifeguard – You’ll need to be CPR certified and a strong swimmer. But the job typically pays an average of $14.41 per hour.
• Babysitting – Not just for kids, you could earn $18.81 an hour. If you’re CPR certified, you could be in higher demand.
• Camp counselor – At $15.24 an hour, you’ll have just as much fun as the kids, canoeing, making campfires and much more.
• Tour guide – Show people around your town, see the sights, and get paid an average of $22.58 per hour.
• Dog walker – A fantastic job, especially if you live in a city. You could earn about $15.63 an hour.
• Fitness instructor – Help people get in shape while making an average hourly pay of $26.29 per hour.
• Blogger/writer – If you enjoy writing, you could become a summertime freelance writer, making an average of $25.07 per hour.

Now, as you can see, some of these summer jobs pay really good. With a few of them paying over $20 an hour.

But remember, employers are hiring full-time, year-round workers too. Especially those who really shine during the summer months. Of course, it all depends on where you live.

For example, winter landscaping work may not be available at all in North Dakota but is a year-round job in Florida. But a swimming instructor could be year-round everywhere there’s indoor pools.

The point is this: some of the best summer jobs you’ll find are being hired for now. It’s why you should go to our homepage, type in the kind of summer work you’re looking for (and type in where you want to work) … then click “View Jobs.”

But remember, by June or July, a lot more people will be looking for summer jobs. So, now’s the time to apply!

[1] Table B-3. Average hourly and weekly earnings of all employees on private nonfarm payrolls by industry sector, seasonally adjusted - 2025 M04 Results