SOC 33-3031 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Fish and Game Wardens is $68,182 per year ($32.78/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $53,248 and $82,098 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $94,474 per year. There are approximately 6,420 fish and game wardens employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $17.15 | $35,672 |
| P25 | $25.60 | $53,248 |
| P50MEDIAN | $32.78 | $68,182 |
| P75 | $39.47 | $82,098 |
| P90 | $45.42 | $94,474 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Fish and Game Wardens is $68,182 per year ($32.78/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $53,248 and $82,098 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Fish and Game Wardens is $94,474 per year ($45.42/hr). The 75th percentile is $82,098 per year.
Entry-level Fish and Game Wardens (10th percentile) earn approximately $35,672 per year ($17.15/hr). The 25th percentile is $53,248 per year.
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