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 9
C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife
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Julie E Oltmann is a C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $140,176. Union affiliation: M01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Angel Tapia holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,097. They are represented by R07.
Warden-Pilot Department of Fish and Game/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Michael R Breiling serves as a Warden-Pilot Department of Fish and Game. Their 2023 pay totaled $140,061. They are represented by R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Daniel A Skalos works as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) for Fish and Wildlife. Daniel earned $140,060 in 2023. Union affiliation: S10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jacob J Juarez serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $140,020. They are represented by R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Sean A Pirtle holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,020. They are represented by R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Thomas W Jabusch holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,013. They are represented by S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Bjarni Serup serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $140,013. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Briana J Seapy holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,963. Their bargaining unit is S10.
C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Matthew S Ayson serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,939. They are represented by M01.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Ian S Bearry serves as a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $139,549. Union affiliation: S07.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Cody L Gamble holds the role of Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,483. They are represented by R07.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, James H Reed serves as a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $139,141. They are represented by S07.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Brendan Robert Lynch serves as a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $139,072. They are represented by S07.
Attorney V/Fish and Wildlife
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Nancee M Murray holds the role of Attorney V at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $138,934. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Veterinarian Specialist (General)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Brandon A Munk serves as a Veterinarian Specialist (General). Their 2023 pay totaled $138,859. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Mark V Ghosoph holds the role of Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $138,825. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jan Mario K Klip serves as a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $138,733. They are represented by S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor I (Microbiological Sciences)/Fish and Wildlife
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Colleen A Burge is a Research Scientist Supervisor I (Microbiological Sciences) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $138,683. They are represented by S10.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Trevor M Pell works as a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Trevor earned $138,548 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Fish and Game Captain/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Daniel R Lengning serves as a Fish and Game Captain. Their 2023 pay totaled $138,517. They are represented by S07.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Keith C Smith works as a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor) for Fish and Wildlife. Keith earned $138,319 in 2023. Union affiliation: S07.
Information Technology Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Vicky L Lawson works as a Information Technology Manager I for Fish and Wildlife. Vicky earned $138,268 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Nicholas E Iii Buckler is a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $138,213. Union affiliation: S07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Laura E Ryley holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $138,054. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Donald E Powers is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $138,034. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Robin M Madrid serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $138,027. They are represented by S10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew Henderson is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $138,024. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Farhat S Bajjaliya is a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $138,011. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Daniel B Applebee holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $137,952. Their bargaining unit is S10.
C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife
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Haya N Johnson is a C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $137,690. Union affiliation: M01.
Attorney IV/Fish and Wildlife
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Colleen R Flannery holds the role of Attorney IV at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $137,649. They are represented by R02.
C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew Wells holds the role of C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $137,565. They are represented by M01.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jason M Julienne holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $137,501. Union affiliation: S10.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Steven T Crowl serves as a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $137,433. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Logan Y Garber holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $137,089. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jacob Coombs is a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $137,051. They are represented by S07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Edward R Walker Iii holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $137,015. They are represented by R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Jason D Chance works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Jason earned $136,686 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, John O Krause serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $136,598. Union affiliation: S10.