Fish and Game Wardens Salary in California
Fish and Game Wardens in California earn a median of $100,090 a year, +35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +35% ($74,060)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,710; the top 10% earn over $116,330. Nationally the range is $50,990 to $100,980.
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Fish and Game Wardens pay in California
How much do fish and game wardens make in California?
The median is $100,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,710 and the top 10% earn over $116,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for fish and game wardens?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 35 (+35% vs. the national median of $74,060). Living costs are not included.