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 72
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Taylor G Dutrow serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,533. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Pablo E Maugis holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,449. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Aaron Andrew Israel holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,422. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jose L Ponce serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,417. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Risha Karnawat is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $24,417. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Marissa K Stadelhofer works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Marissa earned $24,400 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Linell Hansen serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,372. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Caralyn S Wiedeman is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $24,234. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Jan Ortiz is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $24,220. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Carl G Wilcox holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,219. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Carl M Robinson holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,159. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Services Intern/Fish and Wildlife
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Christina I Hernandez is a Environmental Services Intern at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $24,139. They are represented by E.
Supervising Laboratory Assistant I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Megan M Bradshaw serves as a Supervising Laboratory Assistant I. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,137. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew S Comer holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,092. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Rebecca L Dutra serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,081. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Hailey N Donaldson works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Hailey earned $24,074 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Office Technician (General)/Fish and Wildlife
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Mecha Headrick-Fox works as a Office Technician (General) for Fish and Wildlife. Mecha earned $24,030 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Matias S Moreno serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,001. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Maile R Couwenberg works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Maile earned $23,965 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Jarrod T R Mcdowell is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $23,919. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Amida Z Verhey works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Amida earned $23,888 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Skarlet Morales holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,856. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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James A Stilley is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $23,809. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Christopher M Jones is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $23,800. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Jane C Sartori holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,754. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Megan Rosemary Mcdonald serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,704. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Senior Laboratory Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Sally E Skelton serves as a Senior Laboratory Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,681. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Charity N Millan holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,456. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Olivia Marie Carter holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,442. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Harold G Smith works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Harold earned $23,409 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Mary E Gomes is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $23,352. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Angela K Garelick works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Angela earned $23,235 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Nathan J Chavez is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $23,200. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Miranda E King is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $23,197. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Services Intern/Fish and Wildlife
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Ren V Cotter holds the role of Environmental Services Intern at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,164. They are represented by E.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Zachary H Brown is a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $23,099. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Mary Standish Lehman serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,075. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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John S Hatfield holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,045. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Elise G Dauterive works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Elise earned $23,006 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Brianna N Shima is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $23,005. Their bargaining unit is R11.