How Much Does a Game Warden Make Per Hour?
Game wardens are law enforcement officials who deal with hunting, fishing and boating laws. A training academy lasting from three to 12 months is usually required after either high school or college. Wages often depend on experience with the highest 10 percent making almost triple the rates earned by the lowest 10 percent.
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Wages
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The median compensation of games wardens is $23.46 hourly, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2009. The bottom 10 percent make $14.87 per hour and the upper 10 percent receive $42.85.
Government
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The type of government entity that hires game wardens determines salaries with state governments paying the most at $27.03 an hour, followed by the federal government at $26.90, and finally, local government at $22.24.
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States
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States can determine earnings; the top five highest-paying for game wardens are Maryland, with an hourly rate at $32.42, California at $31.60, Nevada at $29.63, Washington at $28.99 and Wyoming at $26.13.
Cities
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The city where the job is performed can determine income. The top four best-paying cities for game wardens are Baltimore, with compensation at $33.18 an hour; Nashville, Tennessee, at $28.53; Richmond, Virginia, at $23.29; and Knoxville, Tennessee, at $18.39.
Job Opportunities
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In general, areas with the most jobs also offer the highest pay. For example, state government, local government and the federal government have the most jobs and the highest pay. States differ from this in having the highest concentration of jobs in Wyoming, with pay at $26.13, and South Dakota, at $17.70. None of these states have the highest incomes. In cities, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Baltimore boast the greatest number of game wardens per capita and the best earnings.
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