Fish and Game Wardens Salary in Northern Vermont

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,690 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.43
10th percentile $53,560
90th percentile $86,550
Employed locally 40
National median $68,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,560
    25th
    $61,040
    50th (median)
    $73,690
    75th
    $80,610
    90th
    $86,550

    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 Northern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$62,720
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$57,600
    Security Guards$42,100
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$102,460
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,180
    Firefighters$44,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fish and Game Wardens in Northern Vermont is $35.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fish and Game Wardens salary in Northern Vermont is 8.1% 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 Northern Vermont?

    Entry-level Fish and Game Wardens (10th percentile) earn around $53,560 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,040.