There are currently an estimated 6,900 fish and game wardens in the United States. The fish and game warden job market is expected to shrink by -5.8% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are fish and game wardens?
CareerExplorer rates fish and game wardens with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 4,700 fish and game wardens. That number is based on the retirement of 5,100 existing fish and game wardens.
What’s the supply of fish and game wardens?
The fish and game warden industry is concentrated in Texas, New York, California
Fish and Game Warden job market by state
| State Name | Employed Fish and Game Wardens |
|---|---|
| Texas | 470 |
| New York | 390 |
| California | 360 |
| North Carolina | 350 |
| Virginia | 230 |
| Georgia | 200 |
| Michigan | 200 |
| Oklahoma | 150 |
| Washington | 150 |
| Alabama | 140 |
| Ohio | 130 |
| Maine | 130 |
| Illinois | 120 |
| Iowa | 120 |
| South Dakota | 110 |
| Kansas | 110 |
| Montana | 100 |
| Arizona | 100 |
| Idaho | 90 |
| Hawaii | 90 |
| Massachusetts | 90 |
| Wyoming | 80 |
| Connecticut | 80 |
| New Mexico | 80 |
| North Dakota | 70 |
| South Carolina | 40 |
| Vermont | 40 |
| Nevada | 40 |
| Mississippi | 40 |
| Oregon | 30 |