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 35
Fish Hatchery Manager II/Fish and Wildlife
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Lawrence R Precht works as a Fish Hatchery Manager II for Fish and Wildlife. Lawrence earned $90,760 in 2023. They are represented by S11.
Fish Hatchery Manager II/Fish and Wildlife
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Ron S Samra holds the role of Fish Hatchery Manager II at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,760. Union affiliation: S11.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor II/Fish and Wildlife
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Mark A Carroll works as a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor II for Fish and Wildlife. Mark earned $90,760 in 2023. Union affiliation: S11.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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Thomas G Trakes holds the role of Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,718. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Haley J Young serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,710. They are represented by S01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jonathan M Hollis works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Jonathan earned $90,710 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Izaak Farley is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,689. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Claudia A Makeyev is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,659. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Daniel M Harrington serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $90,636. They are represented by R10.
Research Data Analyst II/Fish and Wildlife
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Ruth E Spell holds the role of Research Data Analyst II at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,632. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew J Toenies works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Matthew earned $90,612 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Felicia M Silva is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,605. They are represented by R10.
Attorney/Fish and Wildlife
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Anthony S Cusato works as a Attorney for Fish and Wildlife. Anthony earned $90,603 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Leslie C Hart is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,586. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Huey Q On holds the role of Associate Accounting Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,582. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Telecommunications Systems Analyst II/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kyle S Pease serves as a Telecommunications Systems Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,582. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Mary F Rivet-Pool is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,574. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Henry N Twomey holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,533. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Francesca I Batac serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,511. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Kenneth P Lu works as a Staff Services Manager I for Fish and Wildlife. Kenneth earned $90,507 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Joseph M Billmaier is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,500. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Audrey E Dean serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $90,450. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Samantha L Smith is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,444. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Miriam M Rodriguez is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,379. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish Hatchery Manager II/Fish and Wildlife
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Shane E Overton works as a Fish Hatchery Manager II for Fish and Wildlife. Shane earned $90,378 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S11.
Research Data Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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Janet C Brewster holds the role of Research Data Specialist I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,267. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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James S Kitch is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,267. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael S Memeo is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,212. They are represented by R10.
Oil Spill Prevention Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Paul A Hichborn holds the role of Oil Spill Prevention Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,162. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Linda Y Huang works as a Associate Accounting Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Linda earned $90,141 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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David W Brookes works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. David earned $90,121 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Bridget V Gibbons holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,095. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Andrew S Wilkens is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $90,074. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kyle D Rice is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $89,989. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Christina M Parker works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Christina earned $89,948 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Information Technology Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Elizabeth M Davtyan serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,943. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Julian Potier serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,932. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Mia J Bianchi holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,932. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Scott A Sturges serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,930. They are represented by R07.
Graphic Designer III/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Meredith F Simoneau serves as a Graphic Designer III. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,912. They are represented by R14.