There are currently an estimated 7,000 fish and game wardens in the United States. The fish and game warden job market is expected to shrink by 6.0% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are fish and game wardens?
CareerExplorer rates fish and game wardens with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will lose -400 fish and game wardens.
What’s the supply of fish and game wardens?
The fish and game warden industry is concentrated in Texas, New York, California
Fish and Game Warden job market by state
| State Name | Employed Fish and Game Wardens |
|---|---|
| Texas | 490 |
| New York | 390 |
| California | 330 |
| Florida | 290 |
| Tennessee | 220 |
| Michigan | 210 |
| Georgia | 200 |
| North Carolina | 190 |
| Maine | 190 |
| Virginia | 180 |
| Oklahoma | 170 |
| Indiana | 170 |
| Ohio | 160 |
| Alabama | 160 |
| Wisconsin | 150 |
| Missouri | 150 |
| Iowa | 120 |
| Louisiana | 110 |
| Hawaii | 110 |
| Idaho | 110 |
| West Virginia | 110 |
| Kansas | 100 |
| South Dakota | 100 |
| New Jersey | 90 |
| Connecticut | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | 80 |
| Arkansas | 80 |
| Wyoming | 70 |
| Kentucky | 70 |
| Montana | 70 |
| Nebraska | 70 |
| Maryland | 60 |
| Delaware | 60 |
| Nevada | 50 |
| Vermont | 40 |
| North Dakota | 30 |