Fish and Game Warden Salary
Fish and Game Wardens earn a median $74,060 a year nationally. Protective Service Occupations
U.S. median
$74,060
$35.61 per hour
Range
$50,990 – $100,980
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
5,770
across the U.S.
Fish and Game Warden take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$60,931
per year · effective tax rate 17.7%
$5,078Monthly
$2,539Twice a month
$2,344Every 2 weeks
$29.29Hourly
- Federal income tax$7,463
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,592
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,074
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$60,931
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,990 | $24.51 | $43,150 |
| 25th percentile | $61,430 | $29.53 | $51,539 |
| Median (50th) | $74,060 | $35.61 | $60,931 |
| 75th percentile | $89,110 | $42.84 | $71,519 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $100,980 | $48.55 | $79,869 |
Fish and Game Warden salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $100,090 | $72,863 | $69,710 – $116,330 | 330 |
| Iowa | $98,260 | $74,874 | $63,400 – $98,260 | 120 |
| Indiana | $93,990 | $72,209 | $65,990 – $111,990 | 170 |
| Nevada | $91,750 | $73,376 | $64,040 – $110,200 | 50 |
| Maryland | $89,300 | $67,774 | $81,000 – $100,980 | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $89,110 | $68,177 | $61,530 – $89,110 | 150 |
| Michigan | $87,460 | $66,892 | $69,390 – $99,440 | 210 |
| Texas | $85,980 | $69,317 | $55,430 – $98,070 | 490 |
| New York | $80,060 | $61,426 | $66,190 – $96,050 | 390 |
| North Dakota | $79,520 | $64,481 | $61,430 – $103,250 | 30 |
| Georgia | $79,440 | $61,216 | $59,470 – $93,930 | 200 |
| Tennessee | $75,930 | $62,247 | $63,690 – $95,050 | 220 |
| Ohio | $75,880 | $60,907 | $56,620 – $100,710 | 160 |
| Vermont | $74,940 | $59,064 | $55,710 – $86,810 | 40 |
| Alabama | $74,290 | $57,644 | $44,450 – $88,510 | 160 |
| Wyoming | $74,060 | $60,931 | $50,150 – $77,960 | 70 |
| Maine | $73,260 | $56,605 | $57,080 – $79,330 | 190 |
| Idaho | $73,200 | $57,555 | $55,370 – $96,660 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $72,920 | $57,648 | $44,450 – $114,320 | 90 |
| Arkansas | $72,200 | $57,020 | $51,000 – $90,360 | 80 |
| Missouri | $70,030 | $55,742 | $52,890 – $76,170 | 150 |
| Hawaii | $69,250 | $53,815 | $60,670 – $101,300 | 110 |
| Oklahoma | $69,120 | $54,891 | $53,060 – $88,590 | 170 |
| South Dakota | $68,810 | $57,238 | $37,170 – $84,860 | 100 |
| Virginia | $66,540 | $52,629 | $56,700 – $83,550 | 180 |
| Connecticut | $65,400 | $52,707 | $55,280 – $76,920 | 90 |
| Nebraska | $63,000 | $50,814 | $55,040 – $83,930 | 70 |
| West Virginia | $62,530 | $50,344 | $60,540 – $75,430 | 110 |
| Kansas | $61,840 | $49,217 | $53,410 – $78,920 | 100 |
| North Carolina | $61,430 | $49,597 | $52,240 – $72,390 | 190 |
| Louisiana | $59,940 | $48,930 | $40,470 – $85,960 | 110 |
| Montana | $59,490 | $47,941 | $56,030 – $73,550 | 70 |
| Kentucky | $54,570 | $44,235 | $54,570 – $64,860 | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,250 | $41,013 | $46,780 – $71,430 | 80 |
| Florida | $31,200 | $27,249 | $31,200 – $36,980 | 290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fish and game warden make?
The national median salary for fish and game wardens is $74,060 a year ($35.61 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,990 and the top 10% earn over $100,980. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays fish and game wardens the most?
California has the highest median pay at $100,090.
How many fish and game wardens are there in the U.S.?
About 5,770 people work as fish and game wardens nationwide.