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 83
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Vincent M Shelton works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Vincent earned $8,285 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Rachel Renee Hein serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,276. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Hannah J Zarnick-Ryan works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Hannah earned $8,272 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Sky M Jung is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $8,250. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Dodie Lynn Von Behren is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $8,235. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Samantha N Mariscal holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,220. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Daniel K Beveridge serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,174. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew L Coleman works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Matthew earned $8,124 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Jenny C Viera holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,118. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Samantha N Stelter is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $7,957. They are represented by R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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James E Solis works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. James earned $7,890 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Benjamin R Warren serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,869. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Gabriel J Loera holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,844. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Sarah A Markle holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,822. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Diego Mancera Regala holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,794. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan B Wagner is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $7,775. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Benjamin L Converse works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Benjamin earned $7,750 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Jaclyn C Plasterer holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,745. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Christian N Alderson serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,737. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Asucena M Lundgren serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,736. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Sierra R Siebert works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Sierra earned $7,646 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jacob J Valovich serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,629. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Sara J Murray is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $7,589. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Mikaela M Wiley works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Mikaela earned $7,543 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Scott A Bohac works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Scott earned $7,514 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Kristen S Harrison holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,497. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Riley J Slater holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,478. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Conner S Watson serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,476. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Chandra A Kinney is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $7,423. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Blake W Toney holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,408. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Dylan R Burkey serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,398. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Edward Alan Palmer Jr serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,358. Union affiliation: E48.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Hailey M Bone works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Hailey earned $7,324 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Madison E Hampton works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Madison earned $7,306 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Adriana Puzon is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $7,256. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Kevin M Alberts is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $7,241. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Richard S Sloan Jr is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $7,238. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Game Warden Cadet/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Tyler M Geike serves as a Fish and Game Warden Cadet. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,227. They are represented by R07.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Cody M Aylward is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $7,183. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Accountant Trainee/Fish and Wildlife
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Deanna D Truong works as a Accountant Trainee for Fish and Wildlife. Deanna earned $7,178 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.