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 84
Management Services Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Mindy N Akins is a Management Services Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $7,153. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Adrianna K Tyrka works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Adrianna earned $7,149 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Katie F Stelling serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,098. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Kira B Burnett holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,050. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Dezhen Zhang is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $7,015. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Alexa C Camilleri Evans works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Alexa earned $7,013 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Jane Lester is a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $7,001. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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James F Carlson holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,974. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Mairan Smith is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $6,971. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Arthur C Lawrence serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,962. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Mica M Mills serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,944. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Emma K Palmer holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,917. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Trinity B Spencer serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,915. Union affiliation: R11.
Program Technician II/Fish and Wildlife
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Pauline K Ivy works as a Program Technician II for Fish and Wildlife. Pauline earned $6,779 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Cameron G Dillon serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,697. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Carter P Considine works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Carter earned $6,653 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Lupefaaleleoaiga Mose works as a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Lupefaaleleoaiga earned $6,653 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Shayda Joon Abidi works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Shayda earned $6,647 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Game Warden Cadet/Fish and Wildlife
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Ashley C Friscia is a Fish and Game Warden Cadet at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $6,646. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Phoebe E Lau holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,625. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Donald A Rehberg Jr serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,624. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan A Manji holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,623. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Ruby H Shapiro holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,471. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Tucker J Bennett is a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $6,444. They are represented by R11.
Personnel Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kristina R Hall is a Personnel Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $6,426. Union affiliation: R01.
Personnel Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Sarah J Pearson serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,426. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Katherine K Hostetler serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,406. Union affiliation: R10.
Information Technology Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael A Putnam holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,402. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Derek H Bostelman serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,400. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, William P Fox serves as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,332. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Erin M Barry holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,296. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Samuel R Funakoshi works as a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid for Fish and Wildlife. Samuel earned $6,290 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Cyndi L Dawson holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,275. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Adam D Gundlach is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $6,244. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Personnel Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Laura L Perry serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,237. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Leta M Dawson holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,227. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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Ana Tobio holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,223. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Game Warden Cadet/Fish and Wildlife
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Andrew J Waller holds the role of Fish and Game Warden Cadet at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,195. Union affiliation: R07.
Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Donna M Weiche serves as a Business Service Assistant (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $6,175. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Cody S Lane serves as a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,173. Their bargaining unit is R11.