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Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) salaries

3,564 state employees in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

Largest job classifications

Median regular pay is what the State Controller recorded these employees receiving.
PositionEmployeesMedian regular pay
Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid508$16,220
Environmental Scientist, Range C432$82,966
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)346$104,499
Fish and Game Warden, Range B224$93,399
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)192$138,160
Fish and Wildlife Technician, Range B163$49,823
Analyst II, Range A162$75,863
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid116$17,194
Environmental Scientist, Range B79$56,598
Analyst I, Range C76$60,732
Supervisor I73$88,241
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)72$117,096
Fish and Game Warden, Range A70$75,963
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)65$174,320
Fish and Wildlife Technician, Range A49$37,922
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist)46$111,992
Information Technology Specialist I, Range C46$114,420
Office Technician (Typing), Range A33$49,338
Fish and Game Captain32$139,508
C.E.A., Range A25$180,329
Environmental Services Intern, Range A25$16,987
Wildlife Habitat Assistant21$60,137
Fish Habitat Assistant20$62,186
Fish Hatchery Manager II18$79,868
Oil Spill Prevention Specialist18$82,680
Supervisor II18$102,784
Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I18$70,916
Fish Hatchery Manager I16$65,541
Research Data Specialist I, Range A15$96,929
Senior Laboratory Assistant15$47,422

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.