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How much does a fish and game warden make in Atlanta?

$79,440a year

Median yearly pay for fish and game wardens in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $38.19 an hour or $6,620 a month.

Hourly
$38.19
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
7 of 13
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,320Median: $79,440Highest 10%: $101,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$57,320$27.56
25th$68,040$32.71
Median$79,440$38.19
75th$92,420$44.43
90th$101,100$48.59

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for fish and game wardens.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Atlanta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Bailiff$164,000
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$84,770
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$81,860
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$76,490
Fire Inspector and Investigator$71,070
Detective and Criminal Investigator$69,900
Transportation Security Screener$66,770
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$61,580
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,910
Correctional Officer and Jailer$49,380
Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fish and game warden make an hour in Atlanta?

The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $38.19 ($79,440 a year).

Do fish and game wardens make more in Atlanta than the national average?

Yes: $79,440 against $74,060 nationally, 7% more.

How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $79,440, so Atlanta pays 0% more.

Where does Atlanta rank for fish and game warden pay?

7 of 13 metro areas with data.

How much does a fish and game warden make starting out in Atlanta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $57,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,100 or more.

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.