Fish and Game Wardens Salary in California
In California, fish and game wardens earn a median of $94,990 per year.
Median (California)
$94,990
Bottom 10%
$68,290
Top 10%
$109,330
Employed in California
290
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, fish and game wardens earn a median of $94,990 — 39% above the national median of $68,180. Locally the range runs $68,290 to $109,330. About 290 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #3 of 36 states for fish and game wardens pay — roughly the 94th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $115,400) by 21%. State employment of about 290 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$68,180
US bottom 10%
$35,670
US top 10%
$94,470
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
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