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 27
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan T Watanabe is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $99,460. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Trinh X Nguyen is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $99,453. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael W Prall holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,410. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Andrew Walker holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,371. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Brian C Ehler serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,370. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew L Erickson holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,370. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Corinne M Gibble is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $99,370. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Benjamin F Lewis works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Benjamin earned $99,370 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kirk Lynn works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Kirk earned $99,370 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Travis H Tanaka works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Travis earned $99,370 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Richard L Shinn holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,370. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Shaun A Thompson is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $99,320. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Joe A Johnson is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $99,296. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Warren Wong is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $99,288. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Stacy R Anderson holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,220. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Phillip Ad Johnston is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $99,098. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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David R Carrothers is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $99,070. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Katherine S Miller is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $99,070. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Andrew J Shriver is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $99,070. They are represented by R10.
Oil Spill Prevention Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Danielle M Aguirre is a Oil Spill Prevention Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $99,038. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael D Louden holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,954. They are represented by R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Julia M Dolloff works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Julia earned $98,911 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Misty M Boring serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $98,885. They are represented by S01.
Attorney/Fish and Wildlife
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William C Schmelter holds the role of Attorney at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,823. They are represented by R02.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Adam J Cahn holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,808. Union affiliation: R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Shelly D Blair serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $98,770. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Douglas L Post is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $98,770. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Mia L Roberts works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Mia earned $98,732 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Stacy R Martinelli holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,710. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Matthew C Wade serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $98,644. Union affiliation: S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan M Denton holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,580. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Mary C Kier serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $98,560. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jayna Schaaf-Da Silva works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Jayna earned $98,536 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Cristina R Perez holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,526. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Trung T Nguyen works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Trung earned $98,485 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Philip S Wood serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $98,467. They are represented by E48.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Mary M Trask works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Mary earned $98,443 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kenneth T Lindke serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $98,410. They are represented by R10.
Staff Chemist/Fish and Wildlife
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Cerasela D Gadberry works as a Staff Chemist for Fish and Wildlife. Cerasela earned $98,338 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Julie K Garcia holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,290. They are represented by R10.