How much does a fish and game warden make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $35.61 an hour or $6,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.61
- Average (mean)
- $74,950
- Jobs
- 5,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,990 | $24.51 | |
| 25th | $61,430 | $29.53 | |
| Median | $74,060 | $35.61 | |
| 75th | $89,110 | $42.84 | |
| 90th | $101,000 | $48.55 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $100,100 |
| Iowa | $98,260 |
| Indiana | $93,990 |
| Nevada | $91,750 |
| Maryland | $89,300 |
| Wisconsin | $89,110 |
| Michigan | $87,460 |
| Texas | $85,980 |
| New York | $80,060 |
| North Dakota | $79,520 |
| Georgia | $79,440 |
| Tennessee | $75,930 |
| Ohio | $75,880 |
| Vermont | $74,940 |
| Alabama | $74,290 |
| Wyoming | $74,060 |
| Maine | $73,260 |
| Idaho | $73,200 |
| New Jersey | $72,920 |
| Arkansas | $72,200 |
| Missouri | $70,030 |
| Hawaii | $69,250 |
| Oklahoma | $69,120 |
| South Dakota | $68,810 |
| Virginia | $66,540 |
| Connecticut | $65,400 |
| Nebraska | $63,000 |
| West Virginia | $62,530 |
| Kansas | $61,840 |
| North Carolina | $61,430 |
| Louisiana | $59,940 |
| Montana | $59,490 |
| Kentucky | $54,570 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,250 |
| Florida | $31,200 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $105,800 |
| Washington, DC | $89,300 |
| Albany, NY | $89,110 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $87,140 |
| Houston, TX | $85,980 |
| Nashville, TN | $81,490 |
| Atlanta, GA | $79,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,290 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $75,990 |
| New York, NY | $73,130 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,060 |
| Syracuse, NY | $56,730 |
| Tampa, FL | $31,200 |
In other countries
Fish and Game Warden belongs to the international group "Protective services workers not elsewhere classified".
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Federal law enforcement pay
Federal officers are paid on the General Schedule with special base rates at GS-3 to GS-10, set by OPM.
LEO pay scale 2026Frequently asked questions
How much does a fish and game warden make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $35.61 ($74,060 a year).
How much does a fish and game warden make a month?
About $6,172 a month before tax, based on a median of $74,060 a year.
How much does a fish and game warden make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,990 or less a year ($24.51 an hour); the top 10% make $101,000 or more.
Which state pays fish and game wardens the most?
California, with a median of $100,100 a year, followed by Iowa ($98,260) and Indiana ($93,990).
Which city pays fish and game wardens the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $105,800 a year.
How many fish and game wardens are there in the United States?
About 5,770 people work as fish and game wardens.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.