Fish and Game Wardens

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Fish and Game Wardens does

You enforce wildlife laws, manage natural resources, and patrol outdoor areas to protect fish and game populations. Your work balances conservation with public access to nature.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

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• Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — $76,210/yr
• Customs and Border Protection Officers — $76,210/yr
• Correctional Officers and Jailers — $58,940/yr
• Firefighters — $59,280/yr