Fish and Game Wardens Salary (2025)
Based on 5,770 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $50,990 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $61,430 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $74,060 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $89,110 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $100,980 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$51K
25th
$61K
Median
$74K
75th
$89K
90th
$101K
Highest Paying States for Fish and Game Wardens
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $96,130 |
| Indiana | $91,900 |
| Maryland | $91,150 |
| Nevada | $90,270 |
| Iowa | $89,620 |
| Michigan | $84,770 |
| Texas | $82,050 |
| New York | $80,920 |
| Wisconsin | $80,030 |
| North Dakota | $78,150 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Fish and Game Wardens salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $96,130 per year, while North Dakota has an average of $78,150 — a difference of $17,980. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Fish and Game Wardens
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5,770 workers were employed as Fish and Game Wardenss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Protective Service Occupations. The annual mean wage of $74,950 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 33-3031