Fish and Game Warden Salary
Fish and game wardens enforce fishing, hunting, and boating laws, protecting wildlife and natural resources.
Fish and Game Warden Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level fish and game wardens earn around $36,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $54,000. Senior-level fish and game wardens can earn $78,000 or more.
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The salary range for fish and game wardens varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $34,000, while the top 10% earn $82,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $34,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $52,800 |
| 75th Percentile | $68,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $82,000 |
Fish and Game Warden Salary by State
Fish and Game Warden salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $89,760, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $43,824.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $89,760 | Details → |
| #2 California | $72,864 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $71,280 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $65,472 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $64,416 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $60,720 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $60,720 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $59,136 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $58,080 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $58,080 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $55,440 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $55,440 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $55,440 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $54,912 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $53,328 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $53,328 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $51,744 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $51,744 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $51,216 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $51,216 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $51,216 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $51,216 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $50,688 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $50,160 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $50,160 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $49,632 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $49,104 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $49,104 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $48,576 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $48,576 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $48,576 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $48,576 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $48,048 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $47,520 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $47,520 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $47,520 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $47,520 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $47,520 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $46,992 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $46,992 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $46,992 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $46,464 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $46,464 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $45,936 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $45,936 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $45,936 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $45,408 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $44,352 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $44,352 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $43,824 | Details → |
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- ● Patrol assigned areas to enforce wildlife laws
- ● Investigate poaching and illegal harvesting
- ● Educate public on conservation regulations
- ● Conduct wildlife population surveys
- ● Assist with search and rescue operations
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
As fast as average — projected 3% growth over the next decade
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