California / Fish and Wildlife
Agency file
The Fish and Wildlife protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2023, this agency had 3,649 employees with median total compensation of $74,583; the highest distinct record was $246,051.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 3,649 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,583) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $136,096 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,285. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 21
Research Data Analyst II/Fish and Wildlife
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Charlotte Peters is a Research Data Analyst II at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $108,807. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Gary T Rasse holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $108,785. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Robert S Mengel holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $108,760. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Steven J Baumgartner serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $108,752. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Randall A Botta holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $108,682. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Nathan G Mack holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $108,672. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Cherilyn T Burton holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $108,668. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Adam A Nassman works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Adam earned $108,538 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Oil Spill Prevention Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Ramoncito M Santos serves as a Oil Spill Prevention Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $108,530. Union affiliation: R07.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Wenli Xia serves as a Associate Accounting Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $108,521. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jerrad P Swaney serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $108,500. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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David A Osorio works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. David earned $108,487 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Alexandra L Davis serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $108,317. They are represented by S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Christopher J Bill holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $108,172. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Wildlife Interpreter III/Fish and Wildlife
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Laura F Drath holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Interpreter III at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $108,168. Union affiliation: S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Karen A Mitchell is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $108,082. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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James D Baugus holds the role of Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $108,042. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Ari Cornman serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $107,916. Union affiliation: R10.
Oil Spill Prevention Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Michael D Melin serves as a Oil Spill Prevention Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,908. They are represented by R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Riley J Smith works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Riley earned $107,876 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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James Dm Ray holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,845. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael L Hampton is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $107,819. They are represented by R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Angela Darnell Baker works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Angela earned $107,724 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Patrick W Scott works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Patrick earned $107,631 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Civil Engineering Associate/Fish and Wildlife
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Ken P Lam holds the role of Civil Engineering Associate at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,623. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Aaron L Burger is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $107,575. They are represented by R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jeanette N Griffin holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,575. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Research Data Supervisor II/Fish and Wildlife
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Nita S Barve holds the role of Research Data Supervisor II at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,542. Union affiliation: S01.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Taylor M Norris is a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $107,541. They are represented by S07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jaime L Rudd holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,493. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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William F Miller holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,458. Union affiliation: R07.
Oil Spill Prevention Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Robert R Chedsey serves as a Oil Spill Prevention Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,456. They are represented by R07.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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William E Witzel is a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $107,381. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Oil Spill Prevention Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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Dennis A Chastain holds the role of Oil Spill Prevention Supervisor I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,321. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Michael J Maher serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $107,316. They are represented by R10.
Research Scientist II (Microbiological Sciences)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kaveramma S Mukkatira serves as a Research Scientist II (Microbiological Sciences). Their 2023 pay totaled $107,268. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Mark A Rose Jr works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Mark earned $107,209 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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John T Kelly works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. John earned $107,037 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Aaron M Freitas works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Aaron earned $106,982 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Mark D Michilizzi serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,896. Their bargaining unit is R07.