Utah / Department of Natural Resources
Agency file
The Department of Natural Resources protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2019, this agency had 2,717 employees with median total compensation of $12,045; the highest distinct record was $209,496.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 2,717 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($12,045) — 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 $105,372 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,454. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $96.4M — | 2,541 — | $12,362 — |
| 2018 | $101.9M ▲ 5.8% | 2,685 ▲ 5.7% | $12,981 ▲ 5.0% |
| 2019 | $103.2M ▲ 1.2% | 2,717 ▲ 1.2% | $12,045 ▼ 7.2% |
Record list
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Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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Randall Oplinger works as a Wildlife Coordinator for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Randall earned $98,585 in 2019.
Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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Jennifer Hansen works as a Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jennifer earned $98,550 in 2019.
Park Manager I/Department of Natural Resources
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Wendy Wilson holds the role of Park Manager I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $98,200.
Senior Research Analyst/Department of Natural Resources
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Staci Coons works as a Senior Research Analyst for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Staci earned $98,133 in 2019.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Charles Lawrence is a Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $97,964.
Senior Geologist/Department of Natural Resources
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Christian Hardwick is a Senior Geologist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $97,941.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Stanley Beckstrom is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $97,750.
Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Jeran Farley serves as a Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $97,680.
Geologist/Department of Natural Resources
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Peter Nielsen holds the role of Geologist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $97,653.
Engineer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Benjamin Marett is a Engineer II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $97,494.
Park Ranger II, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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Chad Wade works as a Park Ranger II, Post for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Chad earned $97,457 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Lynn Zubeck serves as a Wildlife Biologist II within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $97,432.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Richard Hartman holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $97,356.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Shane Kitchen is a Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $97,345.
Park Ranger II/Department of Natural Resources
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Randy Ford holds the role of Park Ranger II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $97,313.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Johnathan Webster holds the role of Environmental Scientist III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $97,234.
Technical Writer/Department of Natural Resources
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Amy Canning works as a Technical Writer for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Amy earned $97,106 in 2019.
Environmental Scientist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Orlan Wallace is a Environmental Scientist II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. 2019 total compensation came to $96,799.
Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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Aaron Hone is a Assistant Park Manager, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $96,701.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Jason Nicholes is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $96,576.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Benjamin Stearns holds the role of Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $96,274.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Alan Ward holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $96,139.
Forestry/Fire Program Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Earl Levanger works as a Forestry/Fire Program Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Earl earned $95,969 in 2019.