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 36
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Thomas B Jensen serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,898. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Erin N Tennant is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $89,863. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Joshua F Dutra works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Joshua earned $89,791 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Lanette R Richardson works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Lanette earned $89,686 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Nicole A Gustafson holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,679. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Daniel J Troxel is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $89,615. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Nicholas J Vargas holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,552. They are represented by R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Timothy S Brown is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $89,527. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jason A Cooley serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,527. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Sherrie J Fonbuena works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Sherrie earned $89,527 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Bryan Mccolgan works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Bryan earned $89,527 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Jason D Morris works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Jason earned $89,527 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Fam C Saeteurn serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,527. They are represented by R01.
Information Officer I (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Mary S Fricke is a Information Officer I (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $89,470. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Shannon M Skalos is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $89,417. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Stephanie A Buck serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,406. They are represented by S01.
Fish Hatchery Manager II/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Cody S Leonard serves as a Fish Hatchery Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,391. They are represented by S11.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Nicholas R Wagner holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,383. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Alyssa C Hockaday serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $89,366. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Ima J Doty is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $89,362. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Doyle J Coyne is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $89,307. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Wildlife Forensic Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jillian K Adkins is a Senior Wildlife Forensic Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $89,236. They are represented by R10.
Fish Hatchery Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Andrew C Mcguire holds the role of Fish Hatchery Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,172. They are represented by S11.
Statistical Methods Analyst III/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Joseph M Weinstein serves as a Statistical Methods Analyst III. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,150. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Christine E Park serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,045. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Marcus Griswold serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $89,027. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Cameron C Roth works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Cameron earned $89,025 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kathryn M Gumm holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $88,901. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Peter M Boucher holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $88,885. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Aimee M Braddock serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,878. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Interpreter II/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Gail L H Davis serves as a Fish and Wildlife Interpreter II. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,837. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kaylee R Griffith serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,816. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael W Byrd is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $88,699. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, James A Lyons serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,526. Union affiliation: R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Andrew S Gray works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Andrew earned $88,510 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Justin R Mercer serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,496. Union affiliation: R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Mary E Brittain serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,495. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Tracy M Grimes serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $88,472. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Research Data Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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Galib Ahmad works as a Research Data Specialist I for Fish and Wildlife. Galib earned $88,465 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Research Data Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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Joel A Boros works as a Research Data Specialist I for Fish and Wildlife. Joel earned $88,465 in 2023. They are represented by R01.