Fish and Game Wardens Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,890 -37.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.62
10th percentile $36,410
90th percentile $63,520
Employed locally 80
National median $68,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,410
    25th
    $38,840
    50th (median)
    $42,890
    75th
    $49,960
    90th
    $63,520

    Top-paying metros for Fish and Game Wardens

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $115,400
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $102,990
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $102,990
    Indiana $99,990
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $95,480
    California $94,990

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,480
    Security Guards $38,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,900
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,230
    Firefighters $46,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fish and Game Wardens make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Fish and Game Wardens in Arizona is $20.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.54 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Fish and Game Wardens salaries?

    The median Fish and Game Wardens salary in Arizona is 37.1% below the national median of $68,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fish and Game Wardens in Arizona?

    Entry-level Fish and Game Wardens (10th percentile) earn around $36,410 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,840.