Vermont / Fish & Wildlife
Agency file
The Fish & Wildlife protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 180 employees with median total compensation of $77,563; the highest distinct record was $144,664.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 180 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($77,563) — 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 $104,932 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $21. 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
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Commissioner/Fish & Wildlife
Jason Batchelder is a Commissioner at Fish & Wildlife. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $144,664.
Fisheries Division Director/Fish & Wildlife
Eric Palmer is a Fisheries Division Director at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $134,493.
Wildlife Division Director/Fish & Wildlife
John Austin is a Wildlife Division Director at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $125,986.
Game Warden Sergeant/Fish & Wildlife
Travis Buttle is a Game Warden Sergeant at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $125,624.
Game Warden Lieutenant/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Robert Currier Iii serves as a Game Warden Lieutenant. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,734.
Game Warden Lieutenant/Fish & Wildlife
Richard Watkin works as a Game Warden Lieutenant for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Richard earned $123,734 in 2026.
Game Warden Major/Fish & Wildlife
Jenna Reed works as a Game Warden Major for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Jenna earned $123,526 in 2026.
Game Warden Lieutenant/Fish & Wildlife
Wesley Butler is a Game Warden Lieutenant at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $119,782.