How much does a fish and game warden make in Kentucky?
$54,570a year
Median yearly pay for fish and game wardens in Kentucky. That is $26.24 an hour or $4,548 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.24
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,570Median: $54,570Highest 10%: $64,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,570 | $26.24 | |
| 25th | $54,570 | $26.24 | |
| Median | $54,570 | $26.24 | |
| 75th | $59,040 | $28.38 | |
| 90th | $64,860 | $31.18 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fish and game wardens.
| 30. North Carolina | $61,430 |
| 31. Louisiana | $59,940 |
| 32. Montana | $59,490 |
| 33. Kentucky | $54,570 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $50,250 |
| 35. Florida | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fish and game warden make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $26.24 ($54,570 a year).
Do fish and game wardens make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $54,570 against $74,060 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for fish and game warden pay?
Kentucky ranks 33 of 35 states.
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.