Highest-paying cities for fish and game wardens
Sacramento, CA leads at $105,780 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $105,780 | $83,540–$110,780 |
| Washington, DC | $89,300 | $72,100–$96,110 |
| Albany, NY | $89,110 | $80,060–$92,280 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $87,140 | $71,350–$108,700 |
| Houston, TX | $85,980 | $65,840–$93,930 |
| Nashville, TN | $81,490 | $66,550–$99,330 |
| Atlanta, GA | $79,440 | $68,040–$92,420 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,290 | $64,530–$98,080 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $75,990 | $75,990–$105,990 |
| New York, NY | $73,130 | $66,190–$86,170 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,060 | $56,700–$71,390 |
| Syracuse, NY | $56,730 | $56,730–$80,060 |
| Tampa, FL | $31,200 | $31,200–$35,360 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.