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 78
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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David J Mcclelland is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $15,362. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Elise C Cypher serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,349. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Elliot R Habel works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Elliot earned $15,305 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Nathaniel G Jensen works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Nathaniel earned $15,275 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Vincent M Gallegos holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,240. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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John R Hixson is a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $15,229. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Ashley M Bendit holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,217. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Olivia B Barnes holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,196. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Associate Civil Engineer/Fish and Wildlife
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Katherine M Sirk works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Fish and Wildlife. Katherine earned $15,148 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Sydney L Lezberg is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $15,062. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Daniel A Lopez holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,939. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Emily M Leon works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Emily earned $14,928 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Student Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Esteven J Montes works as a Student Assistant for Fish and Wildlife. Esteven earned $14,809 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Candace A Sigmond is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $14,788. They are represented by R11.
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I/Fish and Wildlife
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Skipper L Barber holds the role of Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,713. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Rachel Le holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,680. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Bruce Michael Branstad Jr works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Bruce earned $14,638 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Ruslana Rybikov works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Ruslana earned $14,562 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Adilene Garcia works as a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Adilene earned $14,535 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Jeff M Faber is a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $14,509. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Erik A Stroing serves as a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,493. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Angela C Schmidt holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,478. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Rene H Lomeli works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Rene earned $14,467 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Seasonal Clerk/Fish and Wildlife
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Kiki A Miller holds the role of Seasonal Clerk at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,449. They are represented by R04.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Rick L Mayfield is a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $14,418. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kristoffer C Patterson serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,366. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Alexa R Murray is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $14,345. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Justin C Chung works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Justin earned $14,299 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Alexandra E Anstett holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,273. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jared Joaquin Del Real serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,270. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Courtney A Callaway holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,258. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Logan R Brooks works as a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Logan earned $14,257 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Jonathan Min Woo Kim works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Jonathan earned $14,246 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Madison P Ites is a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $14,201. Union affiliation: R11.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Randall D Baxter is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $14,191. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Brady C B Wylie is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $14,058. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Shane C Jurado holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,000. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Cody L Baughn is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $13,977. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Brady C Hodgkin is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $13,975. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Alta J Vasquez holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,970. Union affiliation: R11.