Fish and Game Wardens Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $89,370 +31.1% vs national
Median hourly $42.96
10th percentile $68,290
90th percentile $109,330
Employed locally 30
National median $68,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,290
    25th
    $79,370
    50th (median)
    $89,370
    75th
    $106,010
    90th
    $109,330

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Fish and Game Wardens salary vs area income 96% Median Fish and Game Wardens salary is 4% below 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

    Nearby metros — Fish and Game Wardens salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $102,990
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $95,480
    California $94,990
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $78,110
    South Carolina $69,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,920

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,940
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $115,630
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,450
    Firefighters $99,210
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fish and Game Wardens in Los Angeles, CA is $42.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fish and Game Wardens salary in Los Angeles, CA is 31.1% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Fish and Game Wardens (10th percentile) earn around $68,290 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,370.