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 61
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Christina Barcenas works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Fish and Wildlife. Christina earned $50,894 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Marlee A Poff works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Marlee earned $50,820 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Ethan R Worthley works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Ethan earned $50,790 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Karen K Torres holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,766. They are represented by R04.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Andrew M Penson serves as a Wildlife Habitat Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,735. They are represented by R11.
Warehouse Worker/Fish and Wildlife
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Enrique Vasquez holds the role of Warehouse Worker at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,665. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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April T Dorman is a Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $50,635. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Dajanae R Stitts serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,594. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Austin A Reeder works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Austin earned $50,589 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Shaomoua S Cha serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $50,521. They are represented by R04.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kevin B Haverson serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,489. Union affiliation: R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Joe S Hernandez serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,454. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Management Services Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Saunja Bradford works as a Management Services Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Saunja earned $50,364 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Haley L Turner holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,348. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Jennifer M Fiederer-Luna works as a Staff Services Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Jennifer earned $50,265 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Craig T Harris holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,264. Union affiliation: R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Philip J Lamb holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,264. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Todd H Keeler-Wolf is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $50,175. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Jonathan M Herrera works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Jonathan earned $50,135 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Samuel E Aguilar is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $50,072. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Justin W Joscelyn is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $50,067. Union affiliation: R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Aidan Renner works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Aidan earned $50,054 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Interpreter I/Fish and Wildlife
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Julia D Cherenzia holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Interpreter I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,008. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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John F Reed is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $49,916. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Christina M Cioli works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Christina earned $49,891 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Tanner J Baker works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Tanner earned $49,888 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Josh D Heckman is a Office Technician (Typing) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $49,878. They are represented by R04.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Richard S Ianniello is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $49,865. Union affiliation: R10.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Emily E Wood holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,800. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Miranda L Richardson is a Office Technician (Typing) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $49,677. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Key Data Operator/Fish and Wildlife
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Timmy Keopadubsy is a Key Data Operator at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $49,578. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Amy S Chandos serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,553. They are represented by R10.
Accountant Trainee/Fish and Wildlife
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Wenmiao Chang holds the role of Accountant Trainee at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,531. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency/Fish and Wildlife
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Amanda K Hatch is a Administrative Officer I, Resources Agency at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $49,515. They are represented by S01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Peyton Vukovich serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,466. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Program Technician II/Fish and Wildlife
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Lui C Saelee is a Program Technician II at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $49,454. Union affiliation: R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Alexis S Boylen holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,440. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Office Technician (General)/Fish and Wildlife
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Mary M Tragarz holds the role of Office Technician (General) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,367. Union affiliation: R04.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Francisco J Garcia is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $49,277. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Seth B Hoenig holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,062. Their bargaining unit is R11.