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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Jason Robinson is a Wildlife Coordinator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $107,799.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Thomas Peterson serves as a Fire Technician III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $107,728.
Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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Daniel Eddington is a Wildlife Coordinator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $107,689.
Sergeant, Dnr/Department of Natural Resources
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Matthew Briggs works as a Sergeant, Dnr for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Matthew earned $107,659 in 2019.
Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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Wade Cavender works as a Wildlife Coordinator for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Wade earned $107,633 in 2017.
Engineer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Ann Merrill works as a Engineer II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. Ann earned $107,586 in 2019.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Christopher Rhea is a Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $107,522.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Gabe Patterson serves as a Conservation Officer II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $107,436.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Daniel Walton serves as a Fire Technician III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $107,373.
Forester II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, P Abraham serves as a Forester II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $107,361.
Wildlife Program Manager/Department of Natural Resources
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Scott Root holds the role of Wildlife Program Manager at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $107,207.
Wildlife Program Manager/Department of Natural Resources
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Christopher Penne is a Wildlife Program Manager at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $107,143.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Ted Hallows serves as a Wildlife Biologist III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $106,877.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Ammon Mcdonald is a Environmental Scientist III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. 2019 total compensation came to $106,764.
Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Laura Vernon serves as a Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $106,559.
Engineering Technician IV/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Frank Little serves as a Engineering Technician IV within Dnr Water Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $106,550.
Fire Technician IV/Department of Natural Resources
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Michael Melton holds the role of Fire Technician IV at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $106,535.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kyle Thatcher serves as a Fire Technician III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $106,348.
Project Geologist/Department of Natural Resources
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Adam Mckean works as a Project Geologist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Adam earned $106,278 in 2019.
Environmental Manager/Department of Natural Resources
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Dayne Doucet holds the role of Environmental Manager at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $106,261.
Financial Analyst III/Department of Natural Resources
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Eric Hyatt holds the role of Financial Analyst III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $106,080.
Financial Analyst III/Department of Natural Resources
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James Huntsman works as a Financial Analyst III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. James earned $106,062 in 2019.
Engineer II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Feng Pan serves as a Engineer II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $106,051.
Park Manager I/Department of Natural Resources
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Carl Camp holds the role of Park Manager I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $105,960.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Jan Morse serves as a Environmental Scientist III within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Their 2019 pay totaled $105,931.
Engineer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Krishna Khatri holds the role of Engineer II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $105,880.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Joshua Berg is a Fire Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $105,859.
Program Specialist - Water Rights/Department of Natural Resources
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Clark Adams holds the role of Program Specialist - Water Rights at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $105,757.
Fleet Manager/Department of Natural Resources
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Tyler Burningham holds the role of Fleet Manager at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. In 2019, their total compensation was $105,597.
Sergeant, Dnr/Department of Natural Resources
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Wyatt Bubak holds the role of Sergeant, Dnr at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $105,477.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Eric Miller holds the role of Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $105,465.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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James Thomas is a Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $105,461.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Preston Mickelson serves as a Conservation Officer II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $105,454.
Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Marni Lee serves as a Wildlife Coordinator within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $105,372.
Program Specialist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Rick Webster works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. Rick earned $105,350 in 2019.
Wildlife Program Manager/Department of Natural Resources
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Guy Wallace works as a Wildlife Program Manager for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Guy earned $105,313 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Eddie Hanson works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Eddie earned $105,310 in 2019.
Engineer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Michael Silva is a Engineer II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2019 total compensation came to $105,202.
Sergeant, Dnr/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Seth Decker serves as a Sergeant, Dnr within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $105,166.
Park Manager II, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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Regan Wilson works as a Park Manager II, Post for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Regan earned $105,130 in 2019.