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Updated: Oct. 1, 2024 • Download all data

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POSITION

Sergeant, Game Warden

Parks and Wildlife Department

This position is categorized as law enforcement, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges depending on an employee's experience. Someone with more than 4 years of service makes $85,696; more than 8, $91,504; more than 12, $95,254; more than 16, $99,461; and more than 20, $101,941. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    33

  • Median salary

    $100,017

  • Average salary

    $100,572

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 4
12% 		$100,017
Male 29
87%
$100,017

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Asian 1
3% 		$96,080
Hispanic 7
21% 		$100,017
White 25
75%
$100,017

Length of employment

Length of employment Employees Percent Median salary
1-10 years 9
27% 		$96,080
10-20 years 16
48% 		$100,017
20+ years 8
24% 		$107,038

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 33
100%
$100,017

Current employees

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