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 51
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Carly Q White works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Carly earned $67,588 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Elizabeth S Bajjaliya serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,570. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Amanda J Alvey serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,537. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Janelle A Dorcy is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $67,534. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Katherine E W Keiser is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $67,458. Union affiliation: R10.
Oil Spill Prevention Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jessica S Tomsic holds the role of Oil Spill Prevention Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,442. They are represented by R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Samantha A Przeklasa serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,436. Union affiliation: R10.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Chris M Flores serves as a Wildlife Habitat Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,143. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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Samuel E Barnes works as a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I for Fish and Wildlife. Samuel earned $67,092 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Jennifer E Hudson holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,073. They are represented by R01.
Tractor Operator-Laborer/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael C Miller works as a Tractor Operator-Laborer for Fish and Wildlife. Michael earned $67,035 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Trevor J Herrington is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $66,999. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael A Lasagna works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Michael earned $66,634 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Nicole Gergans holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,574. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, James L Allen serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,551. Union affiliation: R10.
Tractor Operator-Laborer/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Ryan D Chase serves as a Tractor Operator-Laborer. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,543. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Steven M Martignoni serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,523. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Celina C Tran holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,503. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Rose D Sanchez works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Rose earned $66,479 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jacob O Tannaci serves as a Fish Habitat Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,435. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Linda L Warkentin holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,408. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Alison L Root works as a Staff Services Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Alison earned $66,387 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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James B Willis is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $66,265. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Lance W Meyer serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,264. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jack A Henry serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $66,132. They are represented by R10.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Christopher T Stanfield serves as a Wildlife Habitat Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,125. They are represented by R11.
Personnel Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Desire Bolding is a Personnel Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $66,100. Union affiliation: R01.
Tractor Operator-Laborer/Fish and Wildlife
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Boyd S Cook is a Tractor Operator-Laborer at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $66,099. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Ashlynn M Blackshire works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Ashlynn earned $66,063 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Serena M Stumpf holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,963. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jessica M Ryan serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,950. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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John R Gallo holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,846. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Tractor Operator-Laborer/Fish and Wildlife
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Joshua K Croy holds the role of Tractor Operator-Laborer at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,808. They are represented by R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kelley M Avilla serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,768. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Michelle A Avila works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Michelle earned $65,744 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Hayley M Sue works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Hayley earned $65,706 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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Ray A Parker is a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $65,599. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Thompson M Banez holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,577. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Andrew C Greenawalt serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,459. Union affiliation: R10.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Meiyu Liang serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $65,335. Union affiliation: R01.