Fish and Game Wardens
General Information
Description
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Job Outlook
Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+3%
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$59,500
State-by-state Salary
Gray states indicate no data available
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 79%
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High school 13%
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Associate's degree 4%
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Some college 1%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Public Safety and Security
- Law and Government
- Biology
- English Language
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