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 50
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Will J Kanz serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $69,584. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Rosemary Romero holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,545. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan P Bourbour works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Ryan earned $69,516 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Jinnae K Looney is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $69,494. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Guy S Litynsky serves as a Fish Habitat Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $69,493. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Patricia-Ann F Sabol holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,490. Union affiliation: R10.
C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife
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Kimberly G Karcher is a C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $69,487. They are represented by M01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Grace M Myers holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,470. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Julia R Lawson serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $69,421. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Luke J Matthews is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $69,385. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Shadee Kohan serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $69,341. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Adam J Anton holds the role of Fish Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,221. Union affiliation: R11.
Personnel Supervisor II/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Nikki M Maccaughey serves as a Personnel Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $69,181. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Linda M Moua serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $69,135. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Barry B Norton holds the role of Fish Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,093. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Grayden G Dervishian is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $69,077. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Gustavo Espinoza serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,998. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jessica L Lehman serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,796. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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William W Noble is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $68,783. Union affiliation: R11.
Information Technology Associate/Fish and Wildlife
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David Liu holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,735. They are represented by R01.
Tractor Operator-Laborer/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Gilbert J Holguin serves as a Tractor Operator-Laborer. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,694. Union affiliation: R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Veronica L Guzman holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,674. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Rodney K Buckler Jr serves as a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $68,657. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Brennan J Petersonwood serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,622. They are represented by R10.
Administrative Assistant I/Fish and Wildlife
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Stephanie K Lo-Pickney is a Administrative Assistant I at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $68,593. They are represented by R01.
Accountant Trainee/Fish and Wildlife
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Nichole Covey is a Accountant Trainee at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $68,535. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Lucy M Haworth is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $68,464. Union affiliation: R10.
Associate Management Auditor/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Tyler M Austin serves as a Associate Management Auditor. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,434. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Brianna M Ordung holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,314. They are represented by R10.
Fish Hatchery Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Ronald J Dickison serves as a Fish Hatchery Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,215. Their bargaining unit is S11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jessica A Jimenez holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,214. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Chad W Glenn serves as a Fish Habitat Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,171. Union affiliation: R11.
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Clarissa N Cook holds the role of Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,154. They are represented by R01.
Fish Hatchery Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Shannon L Mccarn serves as a Fish Hatchery Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,990. Union affiliation: S11.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Erika T Winner serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $67,872. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Sean P Mendoza holds the role of Wildlife Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,860. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael S Stuhldreher works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Michael earned $67,792 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Kaylee N Vanni holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,681. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jeanine P Phillips serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,639. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Ellen R Faurot-Daniels works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Ellen earned $67,601 in 2023. They are represented by R10.