U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service in the latest OPM workforce summary, what the average pay looks like, and which occupations make up the largest share of the agency.
What this page helps you check
Use this page when you want a quick feel for the size of U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of the Interior.
Largest occupations in U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences | 2,277 | $103,080 | 26.1% |
| Fish Biology | 521 | $100,673 | 6.0% |
| Wildlife Refuge Management | 457 | $113,291 | 5.2% |
| Wildlife Biology | 351 | $107,982 | 4.0% |
| "General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series" | 340 | $100,310 | 3.9% |
| Biological Science Technician | 335 | $52,520 | 3.8% |
| Maintenance Mechanic | 311 | $69,380 | 3.6% |
| Fish and Wildlife Administration | 267 | $167,027 | 3.1% |
| Wildland Fire Management | 246 | $60,126 | 2.8% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 240 | $57,950 | 2.8% |
| Park Ranger | 218 | $83,357 | 2.5% |
| Criminal Investigation | 182 | $131,452 | 2.1% |
| Administrative Officer | 179 | $83,327 | 2.1% |
| Information Technology Management | 177 | $117,881 | 2.0% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 175 | $106,016 | 2.0% |
| Engineering Equipment Operating | 170 | $69,825 | 1.9% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 165 | $127,590 | 1.9% |
| Budget Analysis | 140 | $98,421 | 1.6% |
| Human Resources Management | 113 | $111,294 | 1.3% |
| Public Affairs | 96 | $120,189 | 1.1% |
Where U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| California | 818 | $98,321 |
| Virginia | 519 | $128,325 |
| Alaska | 428 | $109,315 |
| Colorado | 425 | $112,908 |
| Washington | 423 | $95,527 |
| Oregon | 406 | $102,113 |
| Texas | 371 | $92,931 |
| Florida | 369 | $91,545 |
| Minnesota | 345 | $101,882 |
| New Mexico | 291 | $95,442 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).