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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Captain, Dnr/Department of Natural Resources
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Not Provided works as a Captain, Dnr for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Not earned $6,372 in 2018.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Sharon Mitchell serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $6,367.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Kathleen Knappenberger works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Kathleen earned $6,367 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Jess Batty serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $6,363.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Summer Lyftogt is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $6,352.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Stephen Bazner is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $6,351.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Maria Weston serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $6,349.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jeremy Hall works as a Wildlife Biologist I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Jeremy earned $6,347 in 2019.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Bruce Ferre serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $6,329.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Austin Miller holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $6,317.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kaitlin Poulter serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $6,304.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Emily Wright works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Emily earned $6,299 in 2019.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Christopher Kelton is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $6,284.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Dustin Blackburn works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Dustin earned $6,274 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Nickolas Wohlforth serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $6,253.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Ryan Wierzba is a Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $6,246.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jeffrey Judd works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Jeffrey earned $6,242 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Caleb Campbell is a Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $6,241.
Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Benjamin Ludwig is a Fire Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2017 total compensation came to $6,233.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, John Blazzard serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $6,227.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Davy Frogley holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $6,216.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kaylie Grant serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $6,209.
Real Estate Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Margaret Osswald is a Real Estate Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $6,207.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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Clinton Hansen works as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt for Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. Clinton earned $6,203 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Katie Poloncic is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $6,201.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Ty Swisse is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $6,200.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Carter Williamson is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $6,193.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Anthony Santos serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2017 pay totaled $6,192.
Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources
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Kaden Oakeson is a Forestry Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $6,185.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Z Zmerzlikar works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Z earned $6,184 in 2018.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Jason Jennings holds the role of Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $6,181.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Collin Kuehn works as a Lead Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Collin earned $6,177 in 2018.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Koye Willis holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $6,175.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Brady Owens holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $6,170.
Park Manager I, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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Darren Tucker holds the role of Park Manager I, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $6,167.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Shaun Mccarty is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $6,157.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Holden Gasser holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $6,151.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Brent Palmer is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $6,147.
Deputy Park Ranger/Department of Natural Resources
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Barry Miya works as a Deputy Park Ranger for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Barry earned $6,140 in 2019.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Misty Giles works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Misty earned $6,139 in 2017.