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Top 13 cities for fish and game wardens by average salary
| Sacramento, CA | $100,540 |
|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $89,510 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $89,500 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $87,580 |
| Washington, DC | $85,540 |
| Nashville, TN | $82,160 |
| Atlanta, GA | $80,340 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $80,120 |
| Houston, TX | $79,460 |
| New York, NY | $77,640 |
| Syracuse, NY | $68,910 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,660 |
| Tampa, FL | $32,510 |
Map: Fish and Game Wardens salary by metro area
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Fish and Game Wardens salary by state
| State | Metros | Highest average | Lowest average |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $100,540 | $89,500 |
| New York | 3 | $89,510 | $68,910 |
| Indiana | 1 | $87,580 | $87,580 |
| Washington, D.C. | 1 | $85,540 | $85,540 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $82,160 | $82,160 |
| Georgia | 1 | $80,340 | $80,340 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $80,120 | $80,120 |
| Texas | 1 | $79,460 | $79,460 |
| Virginia | 1 | $63,660 | $63,660 |
| Florida | 1 | $32,510 | $32,510 |
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Fish and Game Wardens salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $100,540 | $105,780 | $48.34 | 40 |
| Albany, NY | $89,510 | $89,110 | $43.03 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $89,500 | $87,140 | $43.03 | 50 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $87,580 | $75,990 | $42.11 | 30 |
| Washington, DC | $85,540 | $89,300 | $41.12 | 40 |
| Nashville, TN | $82,160 | $81,490 | $39.50 | 30 |
| Atlanta, GA | $80,340 | $79,440 | $38.62 | 50 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $80,120 | $76,290 | $38.52 | 40 |
| Houston, TX | $79,460 | $85,980 | $38.20 | 40 |
| New York, NY | $77,640 | $73,130 | $37.33 | 90 |
| Syracuse, NY | $68,910 | $56,730 | $33.13 | 50 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,660 | $63,060 | $30.60 | 80 |
| Tampa, FL | $32,510 | $31,200 | $15.63 | 60 |
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Fish and Game Wardens salary: questions
Where do fish and game wardens make the most money?
In Sacramento, CA, with an average of $100,540 a year, among the 13 metro areas we cover.
What is the average fish and game wardens salary in the U.S.?
$75,512 a year across all U.S. metro areas, weighted by employment (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Where is fish and game wardens pay the lowest?
Tampa, FL, at $32,510 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3031.
- U.S. metro average: employment-weighted mean of every metro area in the OEWS file (not only the ones listed here).
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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