Fish and Game Wardens in Idaho make a median of $70,350 a year, or about $33.82 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $89K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Idaho. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Fish and Game Wardens salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $48,970, 25th percentile $63,860, median $70,350, 75th percentile $79,850, 90th percentile $88,900. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level fish and game wardens (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $70K. Top earners bring in $89K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $70,350 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,970, and experienced fish and game wardens can clear $88,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $70K enough to live in Idaho?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,572/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,136/month, which eats 24.8% 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 Idaho?▼
Idaho 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 $74,936 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.
