Texas / Parks and Wildlife Department / Game Warden

Job-title file

Game Warden

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

392 employees hold this title in Parks and Wildlife Department. Median total compensation for the role is $89,789, above the department median of $64,469.

Employees: 392
Total payroll: $33.7M
Role median: $89,789
Agency median: $64,469
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$65,851$98,085+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 392 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Game Warden pay vs. Texas

Across all employers in Texas, the median wage for Fish and Game Wardens — about 490 people — is $85,980. Parks and Wildlife Department pays a median base salary of $89,789 for this role, 4% above that figure — about the 74th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Parks and Wildlife Department sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$55,430

$80,260

$85,980

$89,970

$98,070

Parks and Wildlife Department median · $89,789

The bar is the range of annual wages for Fish and Game Wardens across every employer in Texas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Parks and Wildlife Department’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Fish and Game Wardens — about 5,770 people — is $74,060. Parks and Wildlife Department’s median base salary is 21% above that national figure, about the 76th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

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25th

Median

75th

90th

$50,990

$61,430

$74,060

$89,110

$100,980

Parks and Wildlife Department median · $89,789

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Texas range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Parks and Wildlife Department is $89,789, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Game Warden beyond Texas

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $89,789 ranks #2 of 4. See Game Warden across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Maine

$107,328 · 104

Vermont

$83,940 · 11

Georgia

$59,023 · 53

Median total compensation for comparable Game Wardenroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Daniel Kessel

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 129664

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Daniel Kessel serves as a Game Warden. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Dustin Balfanz

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 130952

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Dustin Balfanz serves as a Game Warden. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Carlos Maldonado Iii

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 133357

Carlos Maldonado Iii works as a Game Warden for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Carlos earned $93,937 in 2026.

Trent Marker

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 134187

Trent Marker is a Game Warden at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

Christopher Sanchez

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Aug 9, 1999
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 135556

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Christopher Sanchez serves as a Game Warden. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Brooks Yeates

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 136716

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Brooks Yeates serves as a Game Warden. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Daniel Waddell

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 143921

Daniel Waddell works as a Game Warden for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Daniel earned $93,937 in 2025.

David Solis

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2006
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 150302

At Parks and Wildlife Department, David Solis serves as a Game Warden. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

David Johnson

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 150780

David Johnson works as a Game Warden for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. David earned $93,937 in 2026.

Matthew Waggoner

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 154307

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Matthew Waggoner serves as a Game Warden. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Zachary Moerbe

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 162361

Zachary Moerbe holds the role of Game Warden at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,937.

Chad West

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 164655

Chad West works as a Game Warden for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Chad earned $93,937 in 2026.

Gilbert Alaniz Iii

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 164930

Gilbert Alaniz Iii is a Game Warden at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,937.

Matthew Cruse

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 166632

Matthew Cruse is a Game Warden at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

Joshua Mccrary

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 169857

Joshua Mccrary works as a Game Warden for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Joshua earned $93,937 in 2026.

Oscar Henson Ii

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Sep 5, 2002
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 171403

Oscar Henson Ii works as a Game Warden for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Oscar earned $93,937 in 2026.

Dennis Gazaway Jr

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 185418

Dennis Gazaway Jr holds the role of Game Warden at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,937.

Daron Blackerby

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2006
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 192384

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Daron Blackerby serves as a Game Warden. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Glenn Raborn

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Nov 25, 1996
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 116457

Glenn Raborn holds the role of Game Warden at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,937.

Albert Robinson Jr

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2006
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 160946

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Albert Robinson Jr serves as a Game Warden. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Michael Serbanic

Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9987
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 31550

Michael Serbanic holds the role of Game Warden at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,937.