Fish and Game Wardens Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $73,490 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.33
10th percentile $54,300
90th percentile $93,840
Employed locally 40
National median $68,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,300
    25th
    $65,120
    50th (median)
    $73,490
    75th
    $87,170
    90th
    $93,840

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Fish and Game Wardens salary vs area income 85% Median Fish and Game Wardens salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fish and Game Wardens

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

    Nearby metros — Fish and Game Wardens salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,360
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,360
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,360

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,990
    Firefighters $47,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,960
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $65,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fish and Game Wardens in Atlanta, GA is $35.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fish and Game Wardens salary in Atlanta, GA is 7.8% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Fish and Game Wardens (10th percentile) earn around $54,300 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,120.