Fish and Game Wardens Salary in Iowa
Fish and Game Wardens in Iowa earn a median of $98,260 a year, +33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +33% ($74,060)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,400; the top 10% earn over $98,260. Nationally the range is $50,990 to $100,980.
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Fish and Game Wardens pay in Iowa
How much do fish and game wardens make in Iowa?
The median is $98,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,400 and the top 10% earn over $98,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for fish and game wardens?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 35 (+33% vs. the national median of $74,060). Living costs are not included.