Fish and Game Wardens
SOC Code: 33-3031 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Fish and Game Wardens. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $105,560 | $110,344 | $115,149 | $119,933 |
| Yakima, WA | $84,739 | $95,909 | $107,099 | $118,269 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $85,426 | $96,366 | $107,328 | $118,269 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $83,845 | $95,077 | $106,330 | $117,562 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $83,845 | $95,077 | $106,330 | $117,562 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $83,845 | $95,077 | $106,330 | $117,562 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $83,845 | $95,077 | $106,330 | $117,562 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $76,710 | $90,230 | $103,771 | $117,291 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,475 | $92,685 | $104,915 | $117,125 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $77,750 | $90,688 | $103,646 | $116,584 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.5 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.4 | |
| Persuasion | 3.4 | |
| Coordination | 3.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Law and Government | 4.6 |
| Public Safety and Security | 4.5 |
| Biology | 4.1 |
| English Language | 4.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| Psychology | 3.8 |
| Geography | 3.6 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 79.3% |
| High school diploma | 13.8% |
| Associate's degree | 4.4% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot to enforce game, fish, or boating laws or to manage wildlife programs, lakes, or land.
- Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
- Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
- Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
- Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.
- Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained.
- Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.
- Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution.
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