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 grow by 4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
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 need 3,800 fish and game wardens. That number is based on 300 additional fish and game wardens, and the retirement of 3,500 existing 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 | 470 |
| New York | 390 |
| California | 360 |
| North Carolina | 350 |
| Virginia | 230 |
| Georgia | 200 |
| Michigan | 200 |
| Oklahoma | 150 |
| Washington | 150 |
| Alabama | 140 |
| Ohio | 130 |
| Maine | 130 |
| Iowa | 120 |
| Illinois | 120 |
| Kansas | 110 |
| South Dakota | 110 |
| Montana | 100 |
| Arizona | 100 |
| Massachusetts | 90 |
| Idaho | 90 |
| Hawaii | 90 |
| New Mexico | 80 |
| Wyoming | 80 |
| Connecticut | 80 |
| North Dakota | 70 |
| Mississippi | 40 |
| Nevada | 40 |
| Vermont | 40 |
| South Carolina | 40 |
| Oregon | 30 |