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Fish and Game Wardens Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fish and Game Wardens make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$100,090
Median Annual Salary
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+5.4% vs 2024
$96,130
Mean Salary
$100,090
Median Salary
$48.12
Hourly Rate
330 people work as Fish and Game Wardens in California
Fish and Game Wardens salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fish and Game Wardens in California earn a median salary of $100,090 per year ($8,340/month).
This is 37.1% above the national average of $73,001.
California ranks #1 out of 35 states for Fish and Game Wardens pay.
Approximately 330 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Fish and Game Wardens
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Speaking
3.75
Reading Comprehension
3.62
Judgment and Decision Making
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Law and Government
4.6
Public Safety and Security
4.49
Biology
4.14
English Language
4.14
Customer and Personal Service
4.11
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(79.3% of workers)
Salaries for Fish and Game Wardens in California range from $69,710 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $116,330 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $74,790 and $110,780.
How much do Fish and Game Wardens make in California?
The median annual salary for Fish and Game Wardens in California is $100,090 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $96,130.
What is the salary range for a Fish and Game Wardens in California?
Salaries for Fish and Game Wardens in California range from $69,710 at the 10th percentile to $116,330 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $74,790 and $110,780.
What is the starting salary for a Fish and Game Wardens in California?
Entry-level Fish and Game Wardens positions in California typically start around $69,710 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $74,790 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fish and Game Wardens in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 330 people are employed as Fish and Game Wardens in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Fish and Game Wardens in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fish and Game Wardens in California is approximately $48.12 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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