Occupation ยท SOC 33-3031
Fish and Game Wardens: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of fish and game wardens typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 6,420 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $68,180 ($32.78 an hour).
US employment
6,420
Median annual wage
$68,180
Mean annual wage
$67,990
Median hourly wage
$32.78
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $78,420 | $10,240 (+15.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $72,860 | $4,680 (+6.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,060 | $11,880 (+17.4%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $93,330 | $25,150 (+36.9%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,830 | $32,650 (+47.9%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Florida730
- 2. Texas480
- 3. New York370
- 4. Tennessee360
- 5. California290
- 6. Arizona250
- 7. Georgia210
- 8. Virginia210
- 9. Louisiana180
- 10. North Carolina180
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$115,400
- 2. Indiana$99,990
- 3. California$94,990
- 4. Iowa$92,270
- 5. Maryland$87,180
- 6. Nevada$84,280
- 7. Texas$81,880
- 8. North Dakota$80,220
- 9. Ohio$76,870
- 10. Tennessee$75,930
Median annual wage. Based on 37 states and territories with published figures.
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