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 33
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Megan M Ellis works as a Staff Services Manager I for Fish and Wildlife. Megan earned $93,870 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Julia H Karo holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,763. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Eric R Dockter is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $93,732. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Armand A Barilotti serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,725. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Herbert J Leblanc holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,614. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Katherine A T Hummel holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,566. They are represented by R10.
Senior Hatchery Supervisor/Fish and Wildlife
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Brian D Rushton holds the role of Senior Hatchery Supervisor at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,511. Their bargaining unit is S11.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Jennifer N Simunich is a Staff Services Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $93,509. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Mary S Xiong is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $93,488. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Gary N Peabody holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,462. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Richard M Munoz holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,454. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Daniel J Ladouceur serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,445. They are represented by R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Adam Nielsen holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,385. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kathryn M Rian works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Kathryn earned $93,272 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Giang N Nguyen works as a Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) for Fish and Wildlife. Giang earned $93,240 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Officer II/Fish and Wildlife
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Eric H Laughlin works as a Information Officer II for Fish and Wildlife. Eric earned $93,156 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jay Meyer serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,121. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kara E Gonzales is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $93,114. They are represented by R10.
Information Technology Associate/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Amita P Patel serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,110. They are represented by R01.
Oil Spill Prevention Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Reuben G Macaspac works as a Oil Spill Prevention Specialist for Fish and Wildlife. Reuben earned $93,094 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Oil Spill Prevention Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael A Zamora works as a Oil Spill Prevention Specialist for Fish and Wildlife. Michael earned $93,094 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Rebecca M Caldera is a Staff Services Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $93,068. They are represented by E48.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Christopher M Loomis is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $93,043. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Noah Ben-Aderet serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $92,924. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Betsy Lh Bultema serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,756. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Kelsey E Frost works as a Staff Services Manager I for Fish and Wildlife. Kelsey earned $92,693 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Christian Z Romberger works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Christian earned $92,686 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Robert M Delmanowski works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Robert earned $92,635 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Labor Relations Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Joseph Santos serves as a Labor Relations Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,620. Their bargaining unit is E97.
Fish Habitat Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Gregory S Williams works as a Fish Habitat Specialist for Fish and Wildlife. Gregory earned $92,560 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency/Fish and Wildlife
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Shahar A Jones works as a Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency for Fish and Wildlife. Shahar earned $92,551 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Robert K Pagel is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $92,542. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Daniel S Ellis is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $92,533. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Raffica La Rosa works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Raffica earned $92,519 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Bethany S Siekmann works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Bethany earned $92,459 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Research Data Analyst II/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Christopher Curlis serves as a Research Data Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,452. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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Pak A Su works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Fish and Wildlife. Pak earned $92,412 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Research Data Analyst II/Fish and Wildlife
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Charles T Love holds the role of Research Data Analyst II at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,402. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Daniel M Torres holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,344. Union affiliation: R07.
Fish Hatchery Manager II/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Dale S Burkett serves as a Fish Hatchery Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,318. They are represented by S11.