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 65
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Eva M Rios works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Eva earned $39,563 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Kimiora L Ward holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,534. Their bargaining unit is R10.
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Payroll for Neva F Richardson (Environmental Scientist, Fish and Wildlife) may cover more than one person; together they account for $39,505 in 2023.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Trevor Julian Kumec serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $39,332. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jennifer C Oceguera Zavala is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $39,282. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Brock Warmuth serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $39,260. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Aaron D Galwey holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,185. Union affiliation: R07.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Tanner E Harris is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $39,137. They are represented by R10.
Senior Laboratory Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Darian R Dungey holds the role of Senior Laboratory Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,982. They are represented by R11.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Andrew M Kaiser serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $38,981. Union affiliation: R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Daniel A Andreen works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Daniel earned $38,736 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew J Meram holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,466. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Jessica J Gillies works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Jessica earned $38,444 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Todd F Calfee is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $38,216. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jeffrey K Davis serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,942. They are represented by R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Cassandra R Dufek serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,914. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Wildlife Interpreter I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Ariel A Hunter serves as a Fish and Wildlife Interpreter I. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,831. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Elizabeth Areizaga serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $37,829. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Fish Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Toiyabe T Nelson is a Fish Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $37,747. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Personnel Technician II (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Stefani M Fong is a Personnel Technician II (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $37,596. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Allison C Scott is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $37,493. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kyle W Garrett serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,424. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Brian K Bales holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,406. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Personnel Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Lori J Holabird is a Personnel Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $37,359. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Tyler S Brownell serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,318. They are represented by R11.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kit H Custis serves as a Senior Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,277. They are represented by R09.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Chanel C Somday holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,117. Union affiliation: R10.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Brenda L Tuel is a Office Assistant (Typing) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $36,886. Union affiliation: R04.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Megan M Senour is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $36,836. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Braden A Herman serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,785. Union affiliation: R10.
Accountant Trainee/Fish and Wildlife
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Anna C Markoglo is a Accountant Trainee at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $36,652. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Derrick J Alcott works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Derrick earned $36,647 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Office Technician (Typing)/Fish and Wildlife
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Amy I Scott works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Fish and Wildlife. Amy earned $36,496 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Malcolm E Stewart works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Malcolm earned $36,472 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Fish and Wildlife
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John R Wesling holds the role of Senior Engineering Geologist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,351. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Trevin C Li works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Trevin earned $36,282 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Toni M Vizcaino is a Staff Services Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $36,057. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Alan W Law holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,990. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Allyson T Bailey is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $35,950. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Georgia C Hamer is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $35,932. They are represented by R10.