Fish and Game Wardens
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations.
About the profession
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
How to Get Started
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Based on the Fish and Game Wardens role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Artistic
Creative, expressive, original thinking
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Fish and Game Warden → Associate Fish and Game Warden → Senior Fish and Game Warden → Lead Fish and Game Warden
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
87K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $33,260 - $46,665/year With equity/bonuses: $36,586 - $55,998 Top markets (SF/NYC): $38,249 - $55,998 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot to enforce game, fish, or boating laws or to manage wildlife programs, lakes, or land.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $23,282 - $41,999 Year 2-3: Junior level $46,665 - $57,067 Year 4-6: Mid level $57,067 - $61,872 Year 7-10: Senior level $61,872 - $77,149 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Fish and Game Warden genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Critical Thinking You communicate clearly with…
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