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 53
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Samreen Siddiqui serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,324. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Amelia Viera works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Amelia earned $63,320 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Earl A Mcvicar is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $63,288. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Mario M Minder works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Mario earned $63,282 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Tractor Operator-Laborer/Fish and Wildlife
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Drake L Carter is a Tractor Operator-Laborer at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $63,272. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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James D Sparks is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $63,238. Union affiliation: R11.
Tractor Operator-Laborer/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Chad W Bangs serves as a Tractor Operator-Laborer. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,222. They are represented by R12.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Megan E O'Connor serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,179. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan W Reed holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,138. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Wyatt W Erwin serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,095. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Ekaterina Morozova holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,095. Union affiliation: R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Samara K Maxey is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $63,067. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kaydee J Boozel works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Kaydee earned $63,060 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Daniel Taylor works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Daniel earned $62,964 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Ricardo E Sanchez works as a Staff Services Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Ricardo earned $62,923 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Tamarind V Harman is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $62,895. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jennifer A Blackhall serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,831. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Nicholas W Mosher serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,634. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Samuel J Larkin works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Samuel earned $62,599 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Alison H Kalinowski works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Alison earned $62,579 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Matthew R Wong serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,552. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Torrance N Haynes holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,544. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Spencer M Breining-Aday is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $62,508. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael A Sturkie works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Michael earned $62,481 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Cody P Massing serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,463. They are represented by R10.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Yee Kong holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,404. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Deborah A Tomlinson serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,379. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jason J Teichman is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $62,327. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Evangelina Chavez works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Evangelina earned $62,304 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Alexandria O Martin holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,303. Union affiliation: S01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Brenda M Sisk is a Office Technician (Typing) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $62,275. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Deanna A G Harkink is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $62,230. They are represented by R10.
Fish Hatchery Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Calvin W Gooch is a Fish Hatchery Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $62,200. They are represented by S11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Brian T Krempasky holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,182. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Kelly L France holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,177. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Timothy J Walker works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Timothy earned $62,170 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Ashley Gwynne Kammet is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $62,157. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Jesse W Kerwood works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Jesse earned $62,123 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Information Technology Associate/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Frank N Xiong serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,117. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Colin W Anderson is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $62,108. Their bargaining unit is R10.