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POSITION

Fish and Wildlife Technician I

Parks and Wildlife Department

This position is categorized as natural resources, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $32,439 to $49,388. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    92

  • Median salary

    $48,824

  • Average salary

    $45,529

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 26
28% 		$42,328
Male 66
71%
$48,824

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
American Indian 1
1% 		$48,824
Asian 1
1% 		$48,824
Hispanic 19
20% 		$48,824
Other 5
5% 		$48,824
White 66
71%
$48,823

Length of employment

A majority of employees have worked at the Parks and Wildlife Department for one year or less.

Length of employment Employees Percent Median salary
1 year or less 71
77%
$46,320
1-10 years 20
21% 		$48,824
10-20 years 1
1% 		$48,824

Employment status

All employees who hold this position 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 92
100%
$48,824

Current employees

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