How much does a fish and game warden make in New York?
$80,060a year
Median yearly pay for fish and game wardens in New York. That is $38.49 an hour or $6,672 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.49
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,190Median: $80,060Highest 10%: $96,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,190 | $31.82 | |
| 25th | $73,130 | $35.16 | |
| Median | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| 75th | $90,960 | $43.73 | |
| 90th | $96,050 | $46.18 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $89,110 |
| New York, NY | $73,130 |
| Syracuse, NY | $56,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fish and game wardens.
| 6. Wisconsin | $89,110 |
| 7. Michigan | $87,460 |
| 8. Texas | $85,980 |
| 9. New York | $80,060 |
| 10. North Dakota | $79,520 |
| 11. Georgia | $79,440 |
| 12. Tennessee | $75,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fish and game warden make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $38.49 ($80,060 a year).
Do fish and game wardens make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $80,060 against $74,060 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New York rank for fish and game warden pay?
New York ranks 9 of 35 states.
Which city in New York pays fish and game wardens the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $89,110 a year.
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.