The average salary for a fish and game warden in the United States is $61,120, but the range typically falls between $48,250 and $72,900. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $29.38, with a range between $23.2 and $35.05.
There are approximately 6,290 people employed as a fish and game warden in the United States. With Florida, New York, Tennessee employing the highest number of fish and game wardens.The state with the best pay for a fish and game warden is Minnesota, with an average annual salary of $88,280, while Florida has the lowest average annual salary of $31,010.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $33,260 | $15.99 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,250 | $23.2 |
| Median | $60,380 | $29.03 |
| 75th Percentile | $72,900 | $35.05 |
| 90th Percentile | $86,880 | $41.77 |
The salary of a fish and game warden can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a fish and game warden in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for fish and game wardens are Minnesota, California, Washington, New Jersey, New York while the worst states are Florida, Kentucky, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Kansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,640 | $60,740 | $77,000 |
| Arizona | $36,410 | $48,260 | $63,520 |
| Arkansas | $46,610 | $61,370 | $79,230 |
| California | $69,530 | $89,020 | $100,960 |
| Connecticut | $48,630 | $61,860 | $73,220 |
| Delaware | $43,080 | $58,010 | $77,070 |
| Florida | $27,040 | $31,010 | $34,260 |
| Georgia | $48,300 | $65,760 | $81,930 |
| Hawaii | $55,390 | $73,070 | $95,600 |
| Idaho | $45,430 | $63,380 | $77,290 |
| Indiana | $53,680 | $68,950 | $83,490 |
| Kansas | $45,030 | $52,270 | $60,440 |
| Kentucky | $39,210 | $42,880 | $45,390 |
| Louisiana | $37,410 | $51,000 | $66,390 |
| Maine | $54,040 | $64,640 | $73,900 |
| Minnesota | $73,090 | $88,280 | $94,470 |
| Missouri | $43,190 | $53,360 | $64,720 |
| Montana | $58,650 | $64,110 | $77,110 |
| Nebraska | $49,920 | $60,050 | $76,130 |
| New Jersey | $41,500 | $73,890 | $102,210 |
| New Mexico | $34,240 | $55,480 | $69,260 |
| New York | $59,280 | $76,060 | $90,560 |
| North Carolina | $49,980 | $57,090 | $64,420 |
| North Dakota | $60,890 | $75,720 | $91,230 |
| Ohio | $53,710 | $74,140 | $90,500 |
| Oklahoma | $36,980 | $55,910 | $59,310 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,860 | $52,720 | $73,400 |
| South Dakota | $39,930 | $56,660 | $70,280 |
| Tennessee | $48,670 | $72,200 | $94,210 |
| Vermont | $54,290 | $69,420 | $86,200 |
| Virginia | $48,400 | $60,670 | $74,110 |
| Washington | $62,520 | $82,320 | $93,870 |
| West Virginia | $48,320 | $52,800 | $55,640 |
Even between cities, the salary of a fish and game warden can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for fish and game wardens is Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade area, CA with an average salary of $95,250.The city with the lowest average salary for fish and game wardens is North Florida nonmetropolitan area, FL with an average salary of $29,290.
Areas with highest average salaries for fish and game wardens
Areas with lowest average salaries for fish and game wardens
The number of fish and game wardens in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of fish and game wardens has decreased by -940. On average, the number of fish and game wardens has been increasing by -3.3% each year. The salary of fish and game wardens has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of fish and game wardens has increased by $3,310. On average, the salary of fish and game wardens has been increasing by 1.4% each year.
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