Fish and Wildlife Technician III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001453
- Class code
- 20001453
- Pay grade
- 11
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Fish and Wildlife Technician III is $2,760 to $4,416 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $33,119 to $52,990 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001453.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $2,760 | $4,140 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $2,944 | $4,416 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $16.98 | $25.48 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Performs technical work in a fishery or wildlife management program, research program, or habitat development and identification program. Coordinates the work of fish and wildlife technicians and/or has complete responsibility for one or more phases of a fishery or wildlife management or habitat development program; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Serves as crew leader in coordinating the work of fish and wildlife technicians. Monitors the work performed by aides to ensure proper procedure in accordance with departmental procedures and standards. Has complete responsibility for one or more phases of a wildlife or fishery program. Assists biologists, engineers or other professionals in the conduct of departmental programs. Performs administrative duties such as purchasing of supplies and equipment. Transports fish and wildlife throughout state, releases them into appropriate habitat. Feeds, waters and cares for fish and wildlife while in care of agency. Performs maintenance work on equipment and facilities.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of fishery, wildlife or habitat management/development experience. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional related training will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in fisheries, wildlife or habitat management/development will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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