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 60
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Zachary R Promes works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Zachary earned $52,418 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Margaret M Romo is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $52,407. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kody T Evenhuis serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $52,276. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, John D Pengilley serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $52,260. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Johnny F Cisneros serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $52,220. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Johnathan E Wells holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $52,205. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Research Data Analyst I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kathleen Anderson serves as a Research Data Analyst I. Their 2023 pay totaled $52,194. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Jordan J Duran works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Jordan earned $52,183 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Adam J Janzen is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $52,146. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Hannah C Guiles works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Hannah earned $52,092 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Stephanie Manzo is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $51,994. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Amber L Mcamis holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $51,987. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Adam T Russell holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $51,919. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew C Umbarger works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Matthew earned $51,900 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jayme N Hilburn is a Office Technician (Typing) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $51,769. Union affiliation: R04.
Personnel Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jenny K Wollett is a Personnel Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $51,747. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Keng Vang serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,725. They are represented by R07.
Management Services Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Mia J Filippini serves as a Management Services Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,698. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Lucas E Dement serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,690. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Antonio P Mosqueda is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $51,470. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Lindsay D Detrick works as a Staff Services Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Lindsay earned $51,441 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Kevin Wu works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Kevin earned $51,440 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Jarrett L Corrow holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $51,331. Union affiliation: R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Mitchell L Gildersleeve serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,308. Union affiliation: R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Daniel J Rinkenberg holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $51,300. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Aaron D Longstreth is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $51,282. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Joshua S Thompson is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $51,272. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael Rodriguez works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Michael earned $51,260 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Joseph K Duran holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $51,231. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Rebecca D Plattus holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $51,134. Union affiliation: R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Julian R Sandoval is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $51,134. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Laboratory Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Tricia L Bippus works as a Senior Laboratory Assistant for Fish and Wildlife. Tricia earned $51,122 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Trevor R Gandell serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,108. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kiana C Hargreaves serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,061. Union affiliation: R10.
Management Services Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Christina K Beard holds the role of Management Services Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $51,027. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Margaret W Johnson works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Margaret earned $50,955 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Kari A Irby holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,947. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Nathan J Kemp is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $50,937. They are represented by R07.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Martina J Ballard serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $50,916. Union affiliation: R04.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Bradly H Scruggs holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,908. Union affiliation: R11.