Fish and Game Wardens Salary in New York

Fish and game wardens in New York earn the most in Albany (average $89,510 a year) and the least in Syracuse ($68,910), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the fish and game wardens average at $80,920 and the median at $80,060 for 390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $74,950.

Fish and Game Wardens average salary by city in New York

Albany$89,510
New York$77,640
Syracuse$68,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albany	$89,510	$89,110	$80,060	$67,478	100
New York	$77,640	$73,130	$66,190	$59,785	113
Syracuse	$68,910	$56,730	$56,730	$54,123	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Fish and Game Wardens salary in other states

Fish and Game Wardens salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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