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 10
Veterinarian Specialist (General)/Fish and Wildlife
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Kevin T Kwak is a Veterinarian Specialist (General) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $136,530. Union affiliation: R10.
Veterinarian Specialist (General)/Fish and Wildlife
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Christine Anne Richey is a Veterinarian Specialist (General) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $136,493. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Veterinarian Specialist (General)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Melissa A Miller serves as a Veterinarian Specialist (General). Their 2023 pay totaled $136,486. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew R Renner holds the role of Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $136,250. Union affiliation: S07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Wesley D Stokes serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $136,096. They are represented by S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Juan J Lopez Torres holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $136,046. They are represented by S10.
Attorney III/Fish and Wildlife
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Garrett K Wheeler holds the role of Attorney III at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $136,044. Union affiliation: R02.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Leonard D Arkinstall serves as a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $135,910. Their bargaining unit is S07.
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This Fish and Game Warden record at Fish and Wildlife for Name Withheld may represent several individuals, totaling $135,717 in 2023.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Sandra L Jacks is a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $135,526. Union affiliation: S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Richard R Klug serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $135,526. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Environmental Program Manager I (Managerial)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jereme W Gaeta serves as a Environmental Program Manager I (Managerial). Their 2023 pay totaled $135,506. Union affiliation: M10.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew A Meyers holds the role of Senior Engineering Geologist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,472. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Wildlife Forensic Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Ashley M Spicer is a Senior Wildlife Forensic Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $135,276. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Joseph M Laugesen is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $134,995. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jill S Froeliger works as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) for Fish and Wildlife. Jill earned $134,956 in 2023. They are represented by S10.
Engineer, Civil/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Abdelrahman M Shurbaji serves as a Engineer, Civil. Their 2023 pay totaled $134,906. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Casey L Thomas is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $134,883. Union affiliation: R07.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Carie Battistone is a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $134,659. Union affiliation: S10.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Brian H Meyer holds the role of Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $134,627. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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James E Phillips works as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) for Fish and Wildlife. James earned $134,454 in 2023. They are represented by S10.
Assistant Deputy Director/Communications, Education and Outreach/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jennifer Ac Benedet serves as a Assistant Deputy Director/Communications, Education and Outreach. Their 2023 pay totaled $134,195. They are represented by E99.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew J Plaza is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $134,105. They are represented by R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Neil W Clipperton works as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) for Fish and Wildlife. Neil earned $133,968 in 2023. Union affiliation: S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Magdalena C Rodriguez serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $133,968. They are represented by S10.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Aaron A Del Monte serves as a Information Technology Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,934. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Fish and Wildlife
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Thomas S Monas Jr holds the role of Information Technology Supervisor II at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,934. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Damon C Williams serves as a Information Technology Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,634. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Diana J Grosso serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $133,613. They are represented by R10.
Staff Toxicologist (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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April R Dasilva holds the role of Staff Toxicologist (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,482. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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David C Van Baren works as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) for Fish and Wildlife. David earned $133,302 in 2023. Union affiliation: S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Kelley A Aubushon works as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) for Fish and Wildlife. Kelley earned $133,265 in 2023. They are represented by S10.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Nicholas B Molsberry holds the role of Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,110. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Andrew O Chambers works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Andrew earned $133,069 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jeffery Paul Dayton serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $133,044. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Melanie Gogol-Prokurat serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $132,999. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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James A Ober works as a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor) for Fish and Wildlife. James earned $132,957 in 2023. They are represented by S07.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew L Manes is a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $132,849. They are represented by R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Melanie S Day serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $132,848. They are represented by S10.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Eric T Craig serves as a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $132,834. They are represented by S07.