Fish and Game Wardens Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$68,180
↑ 36.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Fish and Game Wardens — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Fish and Game Wardens — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 36.2% since 2011 ($50,070 → $68,180)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $68,180
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.9%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,180 | +12.9% |
| 2023 | $60,380 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $59,500 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | $60,730 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | $58,040 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | $57,500 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | $57,710 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | $56,410 | +9.0% |
| 2016 | $51,730 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | $52,780 | +3.7% |
| 2014 | $50,880 | +4.3% |
| 2013 | $48,760 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $48,070 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | $50,070 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.