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 43
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kelsey L Mcdonald is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $79,990. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Ian Donald Kelmartin works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Ian earned $79,980 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Gabriel Ng is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $79,971. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Nancy J Dziedzic holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,890. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Shelby K Kawana is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $79,853. Union affiliation: R10.
Mate, Fish and Game Vessel/Fish and Wildlife
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Ken T Flowers works as a Mate, Fish and Game Vessel for Fish and Wildlife. Ken earned $79,837 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Research Scientist I (Microbiological Sciences)/Fish and Wildlife
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Joshua M Hallas is a Research Scientist I (Microbiological Sciences) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $79,794. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Genalyn S Lobel is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $79,720. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Zachary B Kearns holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,696. They are represented by R10.
Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency/Fish and Wildlife
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Kathryn A Wells is a Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $79,665. They are represented by S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Renee E Robison holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,592. Union affiliation: R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Veronica Salazar is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $79,470. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Brooke A Greer is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $79,416. Union affiliation: R01.
Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency/Fish and Wildlife
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Lindsey E Malinowski is a Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $79,389. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Nicholas P Van Vleet holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,367. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Grantton F Henley works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Grantton earned $79,352 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Marisol A Parisi holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,347. Union affiliation: S01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Amanda Anne Canepa holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,347. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jolyon Eaton Walkley is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $79,327. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Dane A St George serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,291. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Shane S Oswald works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Shane earned $79,241 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Rachel E Berliner holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,112. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Desiree H Dela Vega serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,029. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Lauren F Mcnabb works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Lauren earned $79,014 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Joann S Eres holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,008. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor II/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Cristopher T Crecelius serves as a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,919. Their bargaining unit is S11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Clint A Stevens serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,865. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Hanna R Casares serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,794. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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John M Nettles works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. John earned $78,737 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish Hatchery Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, George T Parker serves as a Fish Hatchery Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,701. They are represented by S11.
Fish Hatchery Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Mary L Serr is a Fish Hatchery Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $78,701. They are represented by S11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Cymbre D Hoffman serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,697. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Nicholas Dc Bennett serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,695. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Maurene P Trotter holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,675. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish Hatchery Manager II/Fish and Wildlife
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Alan D Pariani holds the role of Fish Hatchery Manager II at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,561. Union affiliation: S11.
Research Scientist I (Microbiological Sciences)/Fish and Wildlife
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Joy E Gaines holds the role of Research Scientist I (Microbiological Sciences) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,490. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Folena J Schumaker holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,486. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Administrative Officer III, Resources Agency/Fish and Wildlife
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Alice M Fong holds the role of Administrative Officer III, Resources Agency at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,478. Union affiliation: S01.
Fish Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Kevin L Fujimoto holds the role of Fish Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,473. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish Hatchery Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Ignacio Ramos works as a Fish Hatchery Manager I for Fish and Wildlife. Ignacio earned $78,458 in 2023. They are represented by S11.