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 23
Labor Relations Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Charles S Mora is a Labor Relations Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $105,244. Union affiliation: E98.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Maria E Luna serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,244. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Research Data Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kenneth W Morefield serves as a Research Data Supervisor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,224. They are represented by S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Felipe A La Luz serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $105,198. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Caitlin M Kozicki holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,149. They are represented by R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Mary Ngo holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,123. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Amanda D Van Diggelen serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $105,107. They are represented by S10.
Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Fengzhi Gao is a Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $105,075. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jennifer Pareti works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Jennifer earned $105,053 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew L Mitchell works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Matthew earned $105,034 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Natalie L Frost holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,944. They are represented by E48.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Leilani Aw Birch works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Leilani earned $104,852 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Baron L Barrera is a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $104,823. Union affiliation: S10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Monty L Cervelli serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,820. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Oil Spill Prevention Supervisor II/Fish and Wildlife
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Jonathan K Victoria is a Oil Spill Prevention Supervisor II at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $104,808. Union affiliation: S07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Kristin M Cripe holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,772. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jacqueline M Matthews works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Jacqueline earned $104,687 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Shay L Richardson is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $104,643. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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James R Fleet is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $104,622. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Craig M Zeff is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $104,613. Union affiliation: R10.
Information Technology Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Danny Tham serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,512. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan D Rodriguez works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Ryan earned $104,365 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Edgar A Corona-Alvarez holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,347. They are represented by R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jeffrey S Weaver works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Jeffrey earned $104,341 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Information Technology Associate/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Randall L Shoup serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,330. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kristi A Lazar serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $104,264. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Ami C Olson serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $104,263. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Fernando T Galli holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,211. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Oil Spill Prevention Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Claudio Herrera is a Oil Spill Prevention Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $104,053. Union affiliation: R07.
Research Data Specialist II/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Dean Chiang serves as a Research Data Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,003. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Grace K Easterbrook is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $103,999. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Lenore M Phelps holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $103,970. Union affiliation: S01.
Senior Fish and Wildlife Habitat Supervisor/Fish and Wildlife
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Scott R Sewell holds the role of Senior Fish and Wildlife Habitat Supervisor at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $103,958. Their bargaining unit is S11.
Senior Fish and Wildlife Habitat Supervisor/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Greg A Whitaker serves as a Senior Fish and Wildlife Habitat Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $103,958. Their bargaining unit is S11.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Mark L Ratley Ii is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $103,944. Union affiliation: R07.
Fish and Wildlife Interpreter III/Fish and Wildlife
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Ethan R Rotman holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Interpreter III at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $103,871. They are represented by S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Simona S Altman holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $103,866. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jenna K Driscoll serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $103,807. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Barry J Miller serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $103,792. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Luis M Garcia is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $103,759. They are represented by R07.