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Fish and Game Wardens Salary in Alabama

Fish and Game Wardens in Alabama make a median of $71,070 a year, or about $34.17 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $87K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$71K
Median annual
$34.17/hr
Hourly rate
$39K
Entry level (10th %)
$87K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $71K get you in Alabama?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,583/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,085/mo
Rent as % of take-home23.7% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$80,432/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,498/mo

About fish and game wardens

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 6,420
Alabama employed: 170
Category: Public Safety

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama

Bar chart showing Fish and Game Wardens salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $38,530, 25th percentile $54,280, median $71,070, 75th percentile $78,540, 90th percentile $86,780. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$39K25th$54KMedian$71K75th$79K90th$87K
Bar chart showing Fish and Game Wardens salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $38,530, 25th percentile $54,280, median $71,070, 75th percentile $78,540, 90th percentile $86,780. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level fish and game wardens (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $71K. Top earners bring in $87K or more, a $48K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do fish and game wardens make in Alabama?

The median is $71,070 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,530, and experienced fish and game wardens can clear $86,780. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $71K enough to live in Alabama?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,583/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 23.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a fish and game wardens salary go in Alabama?

Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median fish and game wardens salary is worth about $80,432 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do fish and game wardens get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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