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 45
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Malinda S Santonil is a Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $76,659. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Shannon H Bennett holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,644. They are represented by R01.
Food Manager/Fish and Wildlife
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Makayla V Volz is a Food Manager at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $76,640. They are represented by S15.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jillian M Burns works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Jillian earned $76,634 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Jameela D Anbiah is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $76,613. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Loreen N Whitfield holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,570. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency/Fish and Wildlife
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Tracey M Farrelly works as a Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency for Fish and Wildlife. Tracey earned $76,553 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Tractor Operator-Laborer/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Roy A Moore serves as a Tractor Operator-Laborer. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,544. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Maria M Harvey works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Maria earned $76,486 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Game Captain/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Joseph R Mello serves as a Fish and Game Captain. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,407. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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Richard I Francis works as a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I for Fish and Wildlife. Richard earned $76,403 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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Aurelio Hernandez holds the role of Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,403. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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Christopher N Rocco works as a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I for Fish and Wildlife. Christopher earned $76,403 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Brigid M Moran holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,373. Union affiliation: R10.
Information Technology Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Gurwinder Singh serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,338. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Marissa Y Rodriguez serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,279. Union affiliation: R07.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Edwin Q Yee holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,270. They are represented by R01.
Oil Spill Prevention Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Andrew C Jebananthan is a Oil Spill Prevention Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $76,198. They are represented by R07.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael Hodel holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,164. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Christine C Grasinski serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,141. They are represented by R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Shelby A Thomas is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $76,121. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Stacey L Alexander serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,105. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Alexander L Funk serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,081. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Scott E Ballard holds the role of Fish Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,960. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Gabrielle E Obkirchner serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,931. They are represented by R10.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Ian A Mcadam works as a Wildlife Habitat Assistant for Fish and Wildlife. Ian earned $75,925 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish Hatchery Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Jeffrey D Campbell holds the role of Fish Hatchery Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,887. Union affiliation: S11.
Fish Hatchery Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Walter L Nicolson is a Fish Hatchery Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $75,887. Their bargaining unit is S11.
Research Data Analyst II/Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan M Carey holds the role of Research Data Analyst II at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,851. They are represented by R01.
Senior Fish and Wildlife Habitat Supervisor/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael S Sandahl is a Senior Fish and Wildlife Habitat Supervisor at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $75,811. Their bargaining unit is S11.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Crystal L Keller serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,810. Union affiliation: R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jessica N West holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,762. They are represented by R10.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Julie T Tran is a Associate Accounting Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $75,718. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Jessica B Jacobsen works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Jessica earned $75,642 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, John E Hoagland serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,599. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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Anthony J Welch works as a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I for Fish and Wildlife. Anthony earned $75,540 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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Randall M Garewal holds the role of Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,533. They are represented by R11.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Dung T Nguyen holds the role of Associate Accounting Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,480. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Rachel A Fichman is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $75,443. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Gail S Turner is a Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $75,438. Union affiliation: R01.