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 31
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kelley Ann Nelson is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $95,352. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Daniel J Resnik works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Daniel earned $95,352 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Ashok Sadrozinski holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,352. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Sara K Briley holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,333. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Gabriel Singer is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $95,259. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kristine M Lesyna works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Kristine earned $95,191 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency/Fish and Wildlife
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Kristi D Rizzo holds the role of Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,176. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Keith G Yaeger works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Keith earned $95,124 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Shari Heitkotter is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $95,112. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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John P Hileman works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. John earned $95,112 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Rebecca L Barboza serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,112. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Quinn W Granfors serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,112. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Timothy G Kroeker holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,112. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Amber S Mouser serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,112. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jennifer A Nelson works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Jennifer earned $95,112 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Helayna Irene Pera is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $95,112. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Sean C Ihle is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $95,106. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Mayra E Molina works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Mayra earned $95,095 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Steven J Rienecke is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $95,077. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Maxton N Magleby holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,069. They are represented by R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Denise L Gibson holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,063. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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David H Haynes is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $95,052. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Justin Matthew Garwood is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $95,052. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jennifer E Giannetta is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $95,052. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew W Michie holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,052. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Annie Chang is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $95,032. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Rebecca E Flores-Miller serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,027. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Katrina J Smith is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $95,007. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Kenneth Snyder holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,006. They are represented by R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Brian C Acord serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,991. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Stefan R Awender serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,991. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kristin L Garrison works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Kristin earned $94,991 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Meredith A Osborne is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $94,991. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Angela R Rehse is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $94,991. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kimberly M Walker holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,991. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Sara E Worden holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,991. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Carrington K Hilson serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,960. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Julie T Coates serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,952. They are represented by E48.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Sarah R Papaya works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Sarah earned $94,946 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Bonna D Newell is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $94,911. They are represented by R10.