Utah / Department of Environmental Quality
Agency file
The Department of Environmental Quality protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2019, this agency had 500 employees with median total compensation of $95,806; the highest distinct record was $274,422.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 500 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($95,806) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $134,723 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,150. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 13
Environmental Scientist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Alexis Wilson is a Environmental Scientist I at Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $13,036.
Environmental Program Coordinator/Department of Environmental Quality
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Dyani Schnider works as a Environmental Program Coordinator for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. Dyani earned $12,791 in 2018.
Intern/Department of Environmental Quality
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Elizabeth Slade works as a Intern for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. Elizabeth earned $12,307 in 2018.
Environmental Scientist II/Department of Environmental Quality
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Melissa Ottley holds the role of Environmental Scientist II at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,203.
Office Specialist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Huong Tran works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. Huong earned $11,827 in 2019.
Office Technician II/Department of Environmental Quality
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Michael Sammann works as a Office Technician II for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. Michael earned $11,581 in 2019.
Office Specialist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Alma Rosas serves as a Office Specialist I within Deq Waste Management & Radiation Control. Their 2019 pay totaled $11,525.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Kate Fickas-Naleway serves as a Environmental Scientist III within Deq Water Quality. Their 2019 pay totaled $11,477.
Intern/Department of Environmental Quality
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Catherine Youatt works as a Intern for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. Catherine earned $11,318 in 2019.
Office Specialist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Florentino Valles holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. In 2019, their total compensation was $10,552.
Office Technician I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Shauntell Collings works as a Office Technician I for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. Shauntell earned $10,362 in 2018.
Environmental Scientist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Melissa Ottley holds the role of Environmental Scientist I at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. In 2017, their total compensation was $10,276.
Environmental Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Richard Saathoff serves as a Environmental Program Manager I within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. Their 2019 pay totaled $10,202.
Environmental Engineer I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Avery Holyoak is a Environmental Engineer I at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. 2019 total compensation came to $9,931.
Office Specialist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Amanda Sorensen is a Office Specialist I at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. 2019 total compensation came to $9,736.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Environmental Quality
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Deborah Mcmurtrie is a Environmental Scientist III at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. 2019 total compensation came to $9,644.
Environmental Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Kathryn Crane serves as a Environmental Program Manager I within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,589.
Intern/Department of Environmental Quality
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Alexis Wilson holds the role of Intern at Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $9,327.
Environmental Scientist II/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Courtney Ehrlich serves as a Environmental Scientist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $8,712.
Environmental Engineer I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Jaden Materi holds the role of Environmental Engineer I at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. In 2019, their total compensation was $8,610.
Intern/Department of Environmental Quality
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Alexander Leibold works as a Intern for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Water Quality. Alexander earned $8,549 in 2017.
Office Technician II/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Rochelle Tarin-Olivas serves as a Office Technician II within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. Their 2019 pay totaled $8,262.
Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job/Department of Environmental Quality
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Sarah Osterman is a Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Water Quality. 2019 total compensation came to $8,214.
Environmental Scientist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Kristy Weber serves as a Environmental Scientist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $7,935.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environmental Quality
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Sarah Foran is a Environmental Engineer III at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. 2019 total compensation came to $7,844.
Office Specialist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Jerry Rogers serves as a Office Specialist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $7,505.
Office Specialist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Kinsey Blatter is a Office Specialist I at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. 2019 total compensation came to $7,417.
Office Specialist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Kathleen Brown serves as a Office Specialist I within Deq Waste Management & Radiation Control. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,185.
Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job/Department of Environmental Quality
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Trevor Gruwell is a Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Water Quality. 2019 total compensation came to $7,150.
Office Specialist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Peggy Duckworth holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,076.
Environmental Scientist II/Department of Environmental Quality
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Paul Morris works as a Environmental Scientist II for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. Paul earned $7,029 in 2019.
Support Staff Supervisor/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Jenny Potter serves as a Support Staff Supervisor within Deq Executive Director. Their 2017 pay totaled $6,974.
Environmental Scientist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Danielle Lenz holds the role of Environmental Scientist I at Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $6,808.
Purchasing Agent I/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Nicole Froula serves as a Purchasing Agent I within Deq Executive Director. Their 2017 pay totaled $6,723.
Environmental Scientist II/Department of Environmental Quality
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Caroline Brocious is a Environmental Scientist II at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. 2019 total compensation came to $6,255.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Melissa Turchi serves as a Environmental Scientist III within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. Their 2019 pay totaled $6,012.
Support Staff Supervisor/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Jennifer Munson serves as a Support Staff Supervisor within Deq Water Quality. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,674.
Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job/Department of Environmental Quality
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Sarah Ross is a Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Water Quality. 2019 total compensation came to $5,440.
Audit Manager/Department of Environmental Quality
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Rebecca Troutman works as a Audit Manager for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. Rebecca earned $5,002 in 2019.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Environmental Quality
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Rachael Cassady holds the role of Environmental Scientist III at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Drinking Water. In 2017, their total compensation was $4,787.