The average annual wage of the occupations is $61,120 and $29 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Fish and Game Wardens career. Based on BLS data, a total of 6,290 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Fish and Game Wardens. Total 7 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 7 | $19,459 | - | - | - |
The following 17 occupations are related to Fish and Game Wardens.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Compliance Officers | 384K | $80,190 | $39 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 17,100 | $75,740 | $36 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 61,220 | $99,060 | $48 |
| Conservation Scientists | 22,790 | $73,160 | $35 |
| Foresters | 9,450 | $70,680 | $34 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 80,730 | $86,710 | $42 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 28,740 | $54,260 | $26 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,260 | $102,230 | $0 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 84,120 | $90,740 | $44 |
| Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | 2,270 | $61,090 | $29 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 107K | $95,930 | $46 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 646K | $76,550 | $37 |
| Transit and Railroad Police | 2,360 | $78,230 | $38 |
| Animal Control Workers | 11,600 | $48,150 | $23 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 124K | $31,340 | $15 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | 5,750 | $36,860 | $18 |
The following 6 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Fish and Game Wardens. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.