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 49
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Brett T Leonard is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $70,811. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Allison M Krebs holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,790. Union affiliation: R10.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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Derek A Schiewek works as a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I for Fish and Wildlife. Derek earned $70,670 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Supervising Account Clerk II/Fish and Wildlife
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Lolita M Perez works as a Supervising Account Clerk II for Fish and Wildlife. Lolita earned $70,657 in 2023. Union affiliation: S04.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Lisa A Benavides works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Lisa earned $70,646 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan J Salsman holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,613. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Edith M Derheim serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,602. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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David G Gulick Jr holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,602. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Ashleigh A Molinar holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,602. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Rebekah Rodriguez works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Rebekah earned $70,602 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Emily A Gray serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,567. Union affiliation: R10.
Information Technology Associate/Fish and Wildlife
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Alex J Strobaugh works as a Information Technology Associate for Fish and Wildlife. Alex earned $70,556 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Associate/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Ryan S Bains Jordan serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,555. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish Hatchery Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Bryan T Freele works as a Fish Hatchery Manager I for Fish and Wildlife. Bryan earned $70,525 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew H Werner works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Matthew earned $70,521 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Alexandra M Villalpando serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,503. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Fish and Wildlife
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Jimmie A Morris is a Maintenance Mechanic at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $70,497. They are represented by R12.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Orlando V Lopez holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,366. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, David C Haug Jr serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,318. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Erin K Shaw works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Erin earned $70,318 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Joshua K Gruver is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $70,315. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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James J Merkel holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,298. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Damon D Donich is a Fish Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $70,232. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Philip J Mcculloch holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,202. They are represented by R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Jillian K Harris holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,136. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Erin R Capron is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $70,118. They are represented by R01.
Senior Personnel Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Vanessa C Anchors holds the role of Senior Personnel Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,107. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Associate/Fish and Wildlife
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Shunming Liao works as a Information Technology Associate for Fish and Wildlife. Shunming earned $70,013 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Timothy Ford is a Wildlife Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $69,959. They are represented by R11.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Michelle E Bakker works as a Business Service Assistant (Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Michelle earned $69,873 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael A Jones holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,868. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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George G Harse works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. George earned $69,868 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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Randall T Weinrich works as a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I for Fish and Wildlife. Randall earned $69,861 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Morgan D Gilbert works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Morgan earned $69,845 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Brian P Levin holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,840. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Research Data Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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Megan B Bolla works as a Research Data Specialist I for Fish and Wildlife. Megan earned $69,829 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Theodore R M Higbee holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,800. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Erin C Dyer holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,750. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew A Siepert holds the role of Wildlife Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,705. Union affiliation: R11.
Personnel Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jennifer A Kazinsky is a Personnel Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $69,625. Their bargaining unit is R01.