Fish and Game Wardens Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $33,900 -50.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.30
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $62,150
Employed locally 80
National median $68,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $33,900
    75th
    $51,170
    90th
    $62,150

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Fish and Game Wardens salary vs area income 46% Median Fish and Game Wardens salary is 54% 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
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $33,900
    Florida $32,760
    Jacksonville, FL $32,760
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $32,760
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $32,760
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $32,760

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $94,290
    Firefighters $75,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,100
    Transportation Security Screeners $65,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $118,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fish and Game Wardens in Miami, FL is $16.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fish and Game Wardens salary in Miami, FL is 50.3% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Fish and Game Wardens (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.