Job seekers are already hunting for holiday and seasonal work. In the past 30 days, searches for “seasonal jobs near me” rose 90%. But some states search for seasonal work far more than others.
States with the highest search interest in “seasonal jobs”, past 12 months
| Search interest | |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 100 |
| Alaska | 85 |
| Washington, DC | 56 |
| Montana | 52 |
| Maine | 49 |
| California | 47 |
| Utah | 44 |
| Colorado | 44 |
| Maryland | 43 |
| North Dakota | 42 |
Each state is measured against all searches in that state, so small states can rank high. Scale: 100 = the busiest week for this search in the past five years. Source: Google Trends, US, Oct 2025–Oct 2026.
Mountain and Tourism States Lead
Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Maine, Utah and Colorado are all in the top 10. Many of these states have big seasonal industries like ski resorts, national parks, fishing and summer tourism, so seasonal work is a normal part of the job market. California is the only large state near the top.
Where Seasonal Searches Are Lowest
Interest is lowest in West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, South Carolina and Hawaii. In these states, fewer job seekers think “seasonal” when they search, so seasonal ads may need different words.
States with the lowest search interest in “seasonal jobs”, past 12 months
| Search interest | |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | 29 |
| South Carolina | 29 |
| Arkansas | 28 |
| Louisiana | 27 |
| Mississippi | 26 |
| West Virginia | 23 |
Scale: 100 = the busiest week for this search in the past five years. Source: Google Trends, US, Oct 2025–Oct 2026.
What “Near Me” Tells You
“Near me” searches are growing the fastest. Job seekers want work close to home, so where your client is located matters as much as what the job pays.
What This Means for Agencies
- In high-interest states, post early and move fast. Candidates are searching, and so are other employers.
- In low-interest states, change the words. Try “temporary”, “holiday” or “through January” instead of “seasonal”.
- Put the city in the job title. “Near me” searches are rising fastest.
- Small states rank high, but the pools are small. In big states, target by city instead.
- Mention housing or travel help in remote areas. Alaska and Wyoming roles often need it.
About This Data
Google Trends, “seasonal jobs”, interest by US state, Oct 2025–Oct 2026, pulled Oct 6, 2026. Each state's score compares seasonal job searches with all searches in that state. Rising “near me” searches from Google Trends, past 30 days.
Sources: Google Trends: “seasonal jobs” by state, past 12 months.