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Fish and Game Wardens Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fish and Game Wardens make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$85,980
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.0% vs 2024
$82,050
Mean Salary
$85,980
Median Salary
$41.34
Hourly Rate
490 people work as Fish and Game Wardens in Texas
Fish and Game Wardens salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fish and Game Wardens in Texas earn a median salary of $85,980 per year ($7,165/month).
This is 17.8% above the national average of $73,001.
Texas ranks #8 out of 35 states for Fish and Game Wardens pay.
Approximately 490 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 5.0% 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 Texas range from $55,430 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $98,070 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $80,260 and $89,970.
Median $85,980
P10: $55,430P25: $80,260P75: $89,970P90: $98,070
10th
$55,430
25th
$80,260
Median
$85,980
75th
$89,970
90th
$98,070
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$55,430
$26.65
$4,619
25th Percentile
$80,260
$38.59
$6,688
Median (50th)
$85,980
$41.34
$7,165
75th Percentile
$89,970
$43.25
$7,497
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$98,070
$47.15
$8,172
Note: The mean (average) salary of $82,050 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Fish and Game Wardens in Texas is $85,980 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $82,050.
What is the salary range for a Fish and Game Wardens in Texas?
Salaries for Fish and Game Wardens in Texas range from $55,430 at the 10th percentile to $98,070 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $80,260 and $89,970.
What is the starting salary for a Fish and Game Wardens in Texas?
Entry-level Fish and Game Wardens positions in Texas typically start around $55,430 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $80,260 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fish and Game Wardens in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 490 people are employed as Fish and Game Wardens in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Fish and Game Wardens in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fish and Game Wardens in Texas is approximately $41.34 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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