Maine / Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
Agency file
The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2024, this agency had 346 employees with median total compensation of $89,994; the highest distinct record was $207,808.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 346 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($89,994) — 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 $133,458 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $20,974. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $24.5M — | 335 — | $79,980 — |
| 2023 | $7.5M ▼ 69.3% | 349 ▲ 4.2% | $18,908 ▼ 76.4% |
| 2024 | $30M ▲ 299.4% | 346 ▼ 0.9% | $89,994 ▲ 376.0% |
Record list
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Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Ashley O'Neal serves as a Fish Culturist. Their 2024 pay totaled $70,863.
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Payroll for Karen Estabrook (Office Associate II, Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife) may cover more than one person; together they account for $70,571 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Billie-Jo Walker holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2024, their total compensation was $70,227.
Public Relations Specialist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Laura Kintz works as a Public Relations Specialist for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Laura earned $69,875 in 2024.
Game Warden Sergeant/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Harrison Wiegman holds the role of Game Warden Sergeant at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,816.
Forester I/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Katharine Locke is a Forester I at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $69,419.
Public Relations Specialist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Chelsea Lathrop is a Public Relations Specialist at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $68,723.
Office Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Donna Bickford works as a Office Associate II for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Donna earned $68,361 in 2024.
Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Christopher Mitaly Ii works as a Fish Culturist for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Christopher earned $68,307 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Diana Harper holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,257.
If&W Resource Supervisor/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Gregory Burr works as a If&W Resource Supervisor for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Gregory earned $68,049 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Joline Morin works as a Office Associate II for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Joline earned $67,828 in 2024.
Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Harrison Wiegman is a Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $67,345.
Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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David Lalancette works as a Fish Culturist for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. David earned $66,631 in 2024.
If&W Resource Technician/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Adrianna Bessenaire is a If&W Resource Technician at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $65,615.
Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Sean Higgins is a Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $65,425.
Marketing Specialist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Tanya Russell is a Marketing Specialist at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $65,163.
Office Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Katrina Aiudi-O'Connor serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $64,765.
Management Analyst II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Sue-Ann Brann holds the role of Management Analyst II at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,538.
Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Kyle Costigan holds the role of Fish Culturist at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,065.
Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Christopher Dyer is a Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2022 total compensation came to $63,408.
Supervisor Graphics & Digital Service/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Courtney Sirois works as a Supervisor Graphics & Digital Service for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Courtney earned $62,544 in 2024.
Master Carpenter/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Jonathan Nichols is a Master Carpenter at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $62,437.
If&W Senior Resource Biologist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Sarah Spencer works as a If&W Senior Resource Biologist for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Sarah earned $62,179 in 2024.
If&W Resource Biologist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Lauren Mcpherson is a If&W Resource Biologist at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $61,881.
Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Jeffrey Smith serves as a Fish Culturist. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,817.
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This Fish Culturist record at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife for Paul Campbell may represent several individuals, totaling $60,715 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Sherry Day serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,567.
Carpenter/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Christophe Currier serves as a Carpenter. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,996.
Wildlife Keeper/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Zachary Alvarez works as a Wildlife Keeper for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Zachary earned $59,615 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Jaime Berard is a Office Associate II at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $58,193.
Office Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Cynthia Estes holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,962.
Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, James Beaudry serves as a Fish Culturist. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,922.
Game Warden Sergeant/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Joshua Bubier serves as a Game Warden Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,500.
Recreation Safety Coordinator/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Gary Proulx works as a Recreation Safety Coordinator for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Gary earned $55,168 in 2024.
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Luke Swett appears in Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife payroll as a Fish Culturist, with $54,824 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Recreation Safety Coordinator/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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This Recreation Safety Coordinator record at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife for Charles Shaffer may represent several individuals, totaling $54,507 in 2024.
If&W Resource Biologist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Adrienne Leppold works as a If&W Resource Biologist for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Adrienne earned $54,378 in 2024.
Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Jeremy Hall holds the role of Fish Culturist at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,008.
Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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Jessie Kuester works as a Fish Culturist for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Jessie earned $53,523 in 2024.