Fish and Game Wardens Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $73,080 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.14
10th percentile $45,180
90th percentile $91,840
Employed locally 30
National median $68,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,180
    25th
    $45,180
    50th (median)
    $73,080
    75th
    $86,030
    90th
    $91,840

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Fish and Game Wardens salary vs area income 92% Median Fish and Game Wardens salary is 8% 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
    Ohio $76,870

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $99,960
    Firefighters $71,030
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $110,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fish and Game Wardens in Columbus, OH is $35.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fish and Game Wardens salary in Columbus, OH is 7.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Fish and Game Wardens (10th percentile) earn around $45,180 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,180.