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 55
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Enoch J Tham works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Enoch earned $60,722 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Ricky I Prowse holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,575. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Thomas J Grove holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,535. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Pritesh V Patel is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $60,530. They are represented by R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Kathryn J Seruset works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Kathryn earned $60,500 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jordan D Ebejer serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,464. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Rachel M Mcconnell holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,338. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Tal Starostintzki-Malonek works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Tal earned $60,260 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Jonathon K Scharer is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $60,215. Union affiliation: R11.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael J Carter holds the role of Wildlife Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,213. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Eugene C Stanfield serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,190. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Tanner C Statham works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Tanner earned $60,188 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Lydia Ignacz serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,149. They are represented by R01.
Management Services Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Susan L Wilkinson is a Management Services Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $60,131. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kimberly P Backes is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $60,121. Union affiliation: R10.
Property Controller II/Fish and Wildlife
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Rey B Tulawan holds the role of Property Controller II at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,089. They are represented by R04.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Alisa K Dahl serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,053. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Vanessa G Mora is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $59,821. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Jeffrey M Cutuli holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,787. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kevin Michael Howells serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,762. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jason A Welch serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,695. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Edward Castillo is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $59,665. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Mark R Keller works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Mark earned $59,664 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Doug E Aubushon holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,595. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Richard W Cain works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Richard earned $59,595 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Robert E Cook is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $59,595. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Robert L Decosta is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $59,595. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Don J Gervin holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,595. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Sarah M Mc Culloch holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,595. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Eric A Peterson works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Eric earned $59,595 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Audrey J Silbernagel holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,595. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Nicole M Cornelius holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,472. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Anthony J Scheiff is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $59,251. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Program Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Twee N Hue is a Program Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $59,246. Union affiliation: R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Stephen G Danley is a Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $59,185. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Tyler M Austin serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,155. They are represented by R01.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Andy R Church is a Wildlife Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $59,150. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Camilla R Estes is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $59,110. Union affiliation: R10.
Information Technology Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Peter-Thien H Nguyen serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,056. Union affiliation: R01.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Carlos Gutierrez serves as a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,011. Union affiliation: R11.