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 62
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Monica C Martinez is a Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $48,977. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Holly M Peterson is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $48,835. Union affiliation: R01.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Travis Hm Hughes serves as a Wildlife Habitat Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,803. Union affiliation: R11.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Eric R Armenta holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,770. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Floyd F Fowler Iii is a Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $48,684. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Emma M Keller is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $48,636. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Gustavo Martinez holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,575. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Jared B Fong holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,566. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Ryley D Tishendorf serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,566. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Alex Xiong holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,555. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Research Data Analyst I/Fish and Wildlife
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Amanda R Mcgarry works as a Research Data Analyst I for Fish and Wildlife. Amanda earned $48,497 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Land Agent (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Benjamin L Neighbors is a Senior Land Agent (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $48,457. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Elizabeth A Ruiz holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,430. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Laura I Surges is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $48,370. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Myles L Harvey is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $48,195. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Information Technology Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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Gagan Mittal works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Fish and Wildlife. Gagan earned $48,143 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Brandon S Mills works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Brandon earned $48,087 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Adrian G Garcia holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,041. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Brian L Bretzing serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,898. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Karen L Bigham serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,817. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jessica Borba holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,736. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Ross W Schaefer holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,721. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Program Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Kristi Smith works as a Program Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Kristi earned $47,679 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jennifer L Hawkins holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,468. Union affiliation: R10.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Madeline S Levoe holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,457. Union affiliation: R04.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Gregory G Dooman holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,431. Union affiliation: R10.
Research Scientist I (Microbiological Sciences)/Fish and Wildlife
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Emily N Hadjes is a Research Scientist I (Microbiological Sciences) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $47,356. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Taylor W Mcilrath serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,180. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew C Raster is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $47,138. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Jeffery J Edwards is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $47,135. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Nene K Ugbah works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Nene earned $47,127 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jacqueline M Douglas holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,040. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Daniel F Gonzales is a Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $47,015. They are represented by R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Edieson F Espiritu holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,000. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Attorney/Fish and Wildlife
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Emily P Warfield is a Attorney at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $46,998. They are represented by R02.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Breece J Skaggs serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,938. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Research Scientist I (Microbiological Sciences)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Catherine B Quinn serves as a Research Scientist I (Microbiological Sciences). Their 2023 pay totaled $46,864. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan C White works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Ryan earned $46,830 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Alexa M Mutti serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,820. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Senior Laboratory Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Alicia E Kubicki holds the role of Senior Laboratory Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,749. Union affiliation: R11.