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 70
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Michael L Barcelos serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,382. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Sam Hoang works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Sam earned $27,379 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Margaret Moilov works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Margaret earned $27,364 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Marisa L Christopher works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Marisa earned $27,348 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Lauren E Hall is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $27,338. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Serina M Rosales-Esparza serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,264. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Daphne Nandino is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $27,255. They are represented by R11.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Benjamin E Carter holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,239. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Andres Mendoza works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Andres earned $27,108 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Jennifer E Bays works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Jennifer earned $27,079 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Zachary J Varela is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $26,981. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Alexis A Gutierrez holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,949. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Services Intern/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Erica J Walton serves as a Environmental Services Intern. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,917. Union affiliation: E.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Claire L Kubicki works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Claire earned $26,908 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Leonard J Baxa serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,758. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Alexis N Harrison is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $26,690. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jacqueline A Fukumoto serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,677. They are represented by R11.
Seasonal Clerk/Fish and Wildlife
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Colleen S Villa holds the role of Seasonal Clerk at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,659. They are represented by R04.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Dane Chaim Mcdermott serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,638. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Riley J Scott works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Riley earned $26,597 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Personnel Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Heather N Hughett works as a Personnel Specialist for Fish and Wildlife. Heather earned $26,584 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Brandie M Sternquist serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,524. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Librada S Cruz holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,492. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Cetia S Dawson works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Cetia earned $26,487 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Alejandro X Caamano Barrientos works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Alejandro earned $26,455 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Glenden Taylor holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,369. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Services Intern/Fish and Wildlife
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Damian Lucero is a Environmental Services Intern at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $26,361. Union affiliation: E.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Raymond Doo holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,277. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Broderick J Whitford holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,135. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Sarah F Laurino serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,045. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Fernando P Becerra works as a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Fernando earned $25,999 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Melinda R Houtman holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,992. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Elijah A Luna is a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $25,992. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Jeffery R Wilhite holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,907. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Alex Gonzalez serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,894. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Angelina Reed serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,893. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Services Intern/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Edward T Copple serves as a Environmental Services Intern. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,859. They are represented by E.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Rae C Verbrugge holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,822. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Angela Marie Petrice works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Angela earned $25,822 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Information Technology Associate/Fish and Wildlife
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Rahul R Naidu works as a Information Technology Associate for Fish and Wildlife. Rahul earned $25,765 in 2023. They are represented by R01.