Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: April 1, 2025 • Download all data

AGENCY

Parks and Wildlife Department

Total employees

3,220
Median salary

$63,741
Minimum salary

$8,550
Maximum salary

$236,953

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Employees by gender

Most employees at this agency identify as male.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	1,204	37%	$58,036
Male	2,016	62%	$66,150

Employees by race

Most employees at this agency identify as white.

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	25	< 1%	$59,833
Asian	38	1%	$80,981
Black	83	2%	$62,136
Hispanic	586	18%	$56,318
Other	58	1%	$54,313
White	2,430	75%	$64,210

Length of employment

Length of employment	Employees	Percent	Median salary
1 year or less	447	13%	$48,824
1-10 years	1,634	50%	$57,164
10-20 years	773	24%	$83,097
20+ years	366	11%	$92,333

Employment status

Most employees at this agency are full-time. Employment status refers to whether an employee is listed as working part or full time and is based on hours worked in a week.

Status	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Full-Time	3,166	98%	$64,210
Part-Time	54	1%	$27,393

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