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 28
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew G Meshriy is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $98,290. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, David M Kajtaniak serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $98,267. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Shawanna L Kennedy is a Staff Services Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $98,257. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Senior Right of Way Agent/Fish and Wildlife
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Crystal J Leininger works as a Senior Right of Way Agent for Fish and Wildlife. Crystal earned $98,226 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Andrew Wp Taylor serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $98,138. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Paul L Miles holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,129. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Mitsuko T Grube holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,117. Union affiliation: R10.
Marketing Specialist, California Museum of Science and Industry/District Agricultural Associations/Fish and Wildlife
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Troy G Swauger is a Marketing Specialist, California Museum of Science and Industry/District Agricultural Associations at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $98,106. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Megan R Indermill works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Megan earned $98,097 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Daniel J Fidler serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $98,065. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Erika L Iacona works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Erika earned $98,058 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Rachel A Roberts works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Rachel earned $98,045 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Master, Fish and Game Vessel/Fish and Wildlife
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Charles P Dobbins holds the role of Master, Fish and Game Vessel at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,041. Union affiliation: S12.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Ricky R Ramirez is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $97,896. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Elaine S Jeu works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Elaine earned $97,888 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Adam M Chorazyczewski is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $97,883. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Wildlife Interpreter III/Fish and Wildlife
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Marnin Lw Robbins is a Fish and Wildlife Interpreter III at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $97,794. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Information Technology Associate/Fish and Wildlife
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Roger D Harness works as a Information Technology Associate for Fish and Wildlife. Roger earned $97,776 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Taylor J Plarisan works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Taylor earned $97,742 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jessica C Lin-Su holds the role of Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,740. They are represented by S01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Loc V Nguyen holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,690. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Alexander B Krause holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,677. They are represented by R07.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Sarah K Fonseca holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,660. Union affiliation: E48.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jim Vang works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Jim earned $97,604 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Ryan D Revnak serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $97,545. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Patrick L Jarrett is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $97,506. Union affiliation: R10.
Information Technology Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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Timothy P Lindquester works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Fish and Wildlife. Timothy earned $97,423 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Andre H Benoist is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $97,410. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Linh T Tran is a Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $97,380. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Stephen M Snavely holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,298. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Jacob M Olsen is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $97,273. Union affiliation: R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Truman R Lyford works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Truman earned $97,245 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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David S Mollel works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. David earned $97,238 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Chelsea E Tippin holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,169. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Hiroshi R Shin holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,071. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Chenchen Shen holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,953. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Brett J Sliakis serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,944. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Master, Fish and Game Vessel/Fish and Wildlife
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Andrew A Amaral works as a Master, Fish and Game Vessel for Fish and Wildlife. Andrew earned $96,902 in 2023. They are represented by S12.
Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Sang Y Yi works as a Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) for Fish and Wildlife. Sang earned $96,849 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Beatriz Cox serves as a Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $96,809. Their bargaining unit is S01.