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
Highest-paid first / page 3
Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV/Fish & Wildlife
William Eldridge holds the role of Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,910.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Nicholas Fortin serves as a Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,910.
Fish Culture Specialist VI/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Paige Blaker serves as a Fish Culture Specialist VI. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,661.
Game Warden/Fish & Wildlife
William Buckley works as a Game Warden for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. William earned $80,870 in 2026.
F & W Grants Administrator/Fish & Wildlife
Ryan Leamy holds the role of F & W Grants Administrator at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,163.
Administrative Services Cord III/Fish & Wildlife
Melissa Currier works as a Administrative Services Cord III for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Melissa earned $79,830 in 2026.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist III/Fish & Wildlife
Jodi Shippee is a Fish & Wildlife Scientist III at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $79,602.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Luke Groff serves as a Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,310.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife
Joel Flewelling is a Fish & Wildlife Scientist II at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $77,563.
Hunter Education Coordinator/Fish & Wildlife
Nicole Meier is a Hunter Education Coordinator at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $77,563.
F & W Facilities & Lands Coordinator/Fish & Wildlife
Dylan Smith works as a F & W Facilities & Lands Coordinator for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Dylan earned $77,563 in 2026.
Fish Culture Specialist II/Fish & Wildlife
Michelle Ayer is a Fish Culture Specialist II at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $77,480.
Fish Culture Specialist II/Fish & Wildlife
Alan Moorhouse holds the role of Fish Culture Specialist II at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,480.
Fish Culture Specialist V/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Logan Halderman serves as a Fish Culture Specialist V. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,176.
Game Warden Trainee/Fish & Wildlife
Ryan O'Neil is a Game Warden Trainee at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $76,952.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV/Fish & Wildlife
Andrew Bouton is a Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $76,710.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV/Fish & Wildlife
Brehan Furfey is a Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $76,710.
Fish Culture Specialist II/Fish & Wildlife
Mark Roche holds the role of Fish Culture Specialist II at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,213.
Program Technician II/Fish & Wildlife
Bailey Thibault holds the role of Program Technician II at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,213.
Game Warden Trainee/Fish & Wildlife
Randy Brittingham works as a Game Warden Trainee for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Randy earned $74,655 in 2026.
Game Warden Trainee/Fish & Wildlife
Patrick Watson works as a Game Warden Trainee for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Patrick earned $74,655 in 2026.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist III/Fish & Wildlife
Austin Galinat is a Fish & Wildlife Scientist III at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $74,651.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist III/Fish & Wildlife
Toni Mikula is a Fish & Wildlife Scientist III at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $74,651.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist III/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Meredith Naughton serves as a Fish & Wildlife Scientist III. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,651.
Fw Information Program Manager/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Megan Duni serves as a Fw Information Program Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,318.
Financial Manager II/Fish & Wildlife
Simone Oflaherty holds the role of Financial Manager II at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,318.
Fish Culture Specialist III/Fish & Wildlife
David Jareckie is a Fish Culture Specialist III at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $73,278.
Administrative Services Cord II/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Cheri Waters serves as a Administrative Services Cord II. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,278.
F&W Education Specialist III/Fish & Wildlife
Corey Hart holds the role of F&W Education Specialist III at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,654.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, John Mlcuch serves as a Fish & Wildlife Scientist II. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,654.
Senior Fw Information Specialist/Fish & Wildlife
Joshua Morse holds the role of Senior Fw Information Specialist at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,654.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife
Anthony Smith holds the role of Fish & Wildlife Scientist II at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,654.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife
Ryan Smith works as a Fish & Wildlife Scientist II for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Ryan earned $72,654 in 2026.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist III/Fish & Wildlife
Travis Hart holds the role of Fish & Wildlife Scientist III at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,176.
Fish Culture Specialist III/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Sara Nebelecky serves as a Fish Culture Specialist III. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,198.
Fish Culture Specialist III/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Nathan Olson serves as a Fish Culture Specialist III. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,198.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife
Tyler Brown works as a Fish & Wildlife Scientist II for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Tyler earned $70,283 in 2026.
Administrative Services Cord IV/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Michelle Mertens serves as a Administrative Services Cord IV. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,283.
Communications & Outreach Coor/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Charlee Drury serves as a Communications & Outreach Coor. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,014.
F&W Law Enfor & Recruit Coordinator/Fish & Wildlife
Hope Carey is a F&W Law Enfor & Recruit Coordinator at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $68,411.