The average salary for a fish and game warden in New Mexico is around $42,620 per year.
Avg Salary
Fish and game wardens earn an average yearly salary of $42,620.
Wages typically start from $36,110 and go up to $50,710.
34% below national average Updated in 2016
Fish and game warden earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Fish and game warden salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
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Washington | $86,240 |
California | $84,610 |
Illinois | $78,330 |
New Jersey | $78,330 |
Ohio | $77,580 |
Iowa | $75,710 |
Rhode Island | $75,430 |
Minnesota | $74,420 |
Hawaii | $73,890 |
Indiana | $72,990 |
North Dakota | $71,280 |
Texas | $69,530 |
Tennessee | $68,190 |
Michigan | $66,730 |
Maryland | $63,180 |
Maine | $62,570 |
Connecticut | $62,090 |
Massachusetts | $61,970 |
Wyoming | $61,680 |
New York | $61,600 |
Vermont | $61,600 |
Georgia | $61,130 |
Idaho | $61,130 |
Louisiana | $61,130 |
Nevada | $59,840 |
Nebraska | $59,570 |
Alabama | $58,120 |
Wisconsin | $54,080 |
Montana | $51,380 |
Kansas | $50,920 |
North Carolina | $50,670 |
South Dakota | $49,810 |
Virginia | $49,080 |
Delaware | $48,970 |
Pennsylvania | $48,650 |
West Virginia | $48,040 |
Arkansas | $47,470 |
Missouri | $47,470 |
South Carolina | $46,450 |
Mississippi | $46,120 |
Oklahoma | $44,000 |
New Mexico | $42,620 |
Kentucky | $41,160 |
Arizona | $39,000 |
Florida | $27,000 |
How do fish and game warden salaries compare to similar careers?
Fish and game wardens earn about the same as related careers in New Mexico. On average, they make less than forensic science technicians but more than exterminators.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Forensic science technician salary | $53K |
Police officer salary | $52K |
Sheriff salary | $52K |
Aquacultural manager salary | $46K |
Paralegal salary | $41K |
Fish and game warden salary | $43K |
Probation officer salary | $42K |
Legal secretary salary | $35K |
Private detective salary | $33K |
Exterminator salary | $33K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)