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 34
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Suzanne Lachance serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,310. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Rhonda G Paiste holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,231. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Marguerite K Mccann works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Marguerite earned $92,175 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jeffrey D Kohl serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $92,162. Union affiliation: R10.
Research Data Analyst II/Fish and Wildlife
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Douglas A Burch works as a Research Data Analyst II for Fish and Wildlife. Douglas earned $92,152 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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James B Hansen is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $92,117. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Ashley E Rosales is a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $92,108. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Jill J Johnson holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,030. Union affiliation: E48.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Andrew Edward Hampton holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,013. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Amreeta Fallin is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $92,007. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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William H Castillo is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $91,991. Union affiliation: R07.
Fish Habitat Supervisor/Fish and Wildlife
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Philip B Clark is a Fish Habitat Supervisor at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $91,963. They are represented by S11.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Alyssa N Obester holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,919. Union affiliation: R10.
Research Data Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Andrew J Caputo serves as a Research Data Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,890. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Caroline M Brady holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,669. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Nikita M Dudley is a Staff Services Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $91,653. They are represented by S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Joanne M Heraty is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $91,619. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Anne W Hilborn works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Anne earned $91,619 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Research Data Specialist II/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Arthur Ellis Barros serves as a Research Data Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,406. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Game Captain/Fish and Wildlife
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Mark T Imsdahl works as a Fish and Game Captain for Fish and Wildlife. Mark earned $91,397 in 2023. They are represented by S07.
Information Technology Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Sumandeep K Deol serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,348. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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More Her holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,266. Union affiliation: S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael A Hardy works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Michael earned $91,252 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Patricia A Bratcher works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Patricia earned $91,219 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Attorney/Fish and Wildlife
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Cooper C Wilce holds the role of Attorney at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,201. They are represented by R02.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Christopher P Diviney serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,188. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Brent L George works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Brent earned $91,180 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Yasmeen Ali serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,161. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Richard Lee Roodzant serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,009. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Christy L Glunz serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $90,967. They are represented by S01.
Research Data Analyst II/Fish and Wildlife
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Andrea Ferrer works as a Research Data Analyst II for Fish and Wildlife. Andrea earned $90,954 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Jacqueline E Coleman works as a Staff Services Manager I for Fish and Wildlife. Jacqueline earned $90,945 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Austen L Buff works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Austen earned $90,938 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Michelle D Temple-King works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Michelle earned $90,885 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Nicole C Gephart serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,825. They are represented by R10.
Fish Hatchery Manager II/Fish and Wildlife
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Patrick J Brock is a Fish Hatchery Manager II at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,785. They are represented by S11.
Fish Habitat Supervisor/Fish and Wildlife
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David K Leitaker is a Fish Habitat Supervisor at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,760. Their bargaining unit is S11.
Fish Hatchery Manager II/Fish and Wildlife
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Francisco M Cabral is a Fish Hatchery Manager II at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,760. They are represented by S11.
Fish Hatchery Manager II/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael J Escallier works as a Fish Hatchery Manager II for Fish and Wildlife. Michael earned $90,760 in 2023. They are represented by S11.
Fish Hatchery Manager II/Fish and Wildlife
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Justin V Kroeze is a Fish Hatchery Manager II at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,760. Their bargaining unit is S11.