Fish and Game Wardens Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $95,480 +40% vs national
Median hourly $45.91
10th percentile $65,650
90th percentile $117,920
Employed locally 40
National median $68,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,650
    25th
    $87,490
    50th (median)
    $95,480
    75th
    $103,010
    90th
    $117,920

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    California $94,990
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $92,270

    Nearby metros — Fish and Game Wardens salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $102,990
    California $94,990
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $89,370
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $78,110
    South Carolina $69,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,920

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,900
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $112,630
    Firefighters $108,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $86,930
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $109,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $158,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fish and Game Wardens in Sacramento, CA is $45.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fish and Game Wardens salary in Sacramento, CA is 40% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Fish and Game Wardens (10th percentile) earn around $65,650 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,490.