Fish and Game Wardens Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $81,880 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.37
10th percentile $62,700
90th percentile $93,400
Employed locally 30
National median $68,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,700
    25th
    $62,700
    50th (median)
    $81,880
    75th
    $89,450
    90th
    $93,400

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Fish and Game Wardens salary vs area income 102% Median Fish and Game Wardens salary is 2% above the area median household income

    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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,480
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Firefighters $59,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fish and Game Wardens in Houston, TX is $39.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fish and Game Wardens salary in Houston, TX is 20.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Fish and Game Wardens (10th percentile) earn around $62,700 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,700.