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 54
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Christopher W Detar serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,094. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Crystal R Rigby serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,087. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Jessica Sotomayor is a Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $62,072. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Steven D Schnider holds the role of Fish Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,038. They are represented by R11.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Victoria K Lake is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $62,029. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Danielle N Coye holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,016. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, James J Perry serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,008. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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David Warren works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. David earned $61,837 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Kevin L Saeteurn works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Kevin earned $61,789 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Tara Jackson is a Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $61,682. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Susan K Howell works as a Staff Services Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Susan earned $61,651 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Evelyn Barajas-Perez holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,648. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Yang Yang Zhang works as a Staff Services Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Yang earned $61,638 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Jeremiah D Dumford is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $61,594. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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James P Mcbride is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $61,583. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Robert J Sotelo holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,574. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Interpreter II/Fish and Wildlife
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Molly Blaze Shea is a Fish and Wildlife Interpreter II at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $61,547. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Beau D Jones serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,495. They are represented by R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Alexander V Brown holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,467. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Brett R Adams is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $61,455. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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David B Ford holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,455. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Shawn D Jarvinen serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,455. They are represented by R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Dawn M Keane is a Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $61,452. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Eddie R Sanchez holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,411. They are represented by R11.
Supervising Program Technician II/Fish and Wildlife
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Isabel Naranjo is a Supervising Program Technician II at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $61,401. They are represented by S04.
Executive Secretary I/Fish and Wildlife
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Jozal P Aguilera works as a Executive Secretary I for Fish and Wildlife. Jozal earned $61,316 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Emilia A Schmall holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,307. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Lisa N Cardoso is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $61,296. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Tammy G Williams holds the role of Business Service Assistant (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,208. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jackson M Powell holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,201. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Unique S Thomas holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,193. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Anthony J Garfio holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,113. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jonathan J Hitchcock serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,085. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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James R Romero is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $61,057. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Shelley E Hunter works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Shelley earned $61,046 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Brian E Hatfield works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Brian earned $61,003 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Executive Secretary I/Fish and Wildlife
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Katrina A Banda is a Executive Secretary I at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $60,966. They are represented by R04.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Sidney C Fulford serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,965. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael R Stewart works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Michael earned $60,775 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Gary E Smith serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,725. They are represented by R11.