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Utah / Department of Natural Resources

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Department of Natural Resources

Source file: Transparent Utah — State Government Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2019
Total payroll
$103.2M
Employees
2,717
Median total
$12,045
Highest record
$209,496

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$22,123 (58%)
  • Overtime$967 (3%)
  • Other$1,158 (3%)
  • Benefits$13,724 (36%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$1,454
$3,567
$12,045
$72,540
$105,372

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).

Largest job titles

Park Ranger Aide
336 · $4,059
Park Ranger Aide
201 · $2,250
Groundskeeper I
93 · $3,287

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian 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

Employees

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Michael Scott

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,879
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$458
Total compensation
$5,879

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[object Object]

Michael Scott holds the role of Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,879.

Terri Metzger

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,874
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$458
Total compensation
$5,874

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[object Object]

Terri Metzger works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Terri earned $5,874 in 2019.

Patricia Winokur

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,874
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$458
Total compensation
$5,874

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Patricia Winokur serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,874.

Shaun Schenk

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,852
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,396
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$456
Total compensation
$5,852

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Shaun Schenk is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $5,852.

Ryan Wierzba

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,846
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$4,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$495
Benefits
$461
Total compensation
$5,846

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[object Object]

Ryan Wierzba works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Ryan earned $5,846 in 2017.

Nikelle Brown

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,843
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$272
Benefits
$477
Total compensation
$5,843

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Nikelle Brown serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,843.

Jamie Larson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,840
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$4,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$478
Benefits
$455
Total compensation
$5,840

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[object Object]

Jamie Larson works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jamie earned $5,840 in 2017.

Michael Ossa

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,833
Sub-department
DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay
$2,531
Overtime
$2,823
Other pay
$28
Benefits
$451
Total compensation
$5,833

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[object Object]

Michael Ossa works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Michael earned $5,833 in 2019.

Daniel Rackliffe

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,817
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$5,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$194
Benefits
$475
Total compensation
$5,817

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[object Object]

Daniel Rackliffe holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $5,817.

Natasha Turner

Administrative Assistant/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,816
Sub-department
DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay
$3,543
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$2,273
Total compensation
$5,816

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Natasha Turner works as a Administrative Assistant for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Natasha earned $5,816 in 2019.

Austin Corry

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,811
Sub-department
DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay
$1,192
Overtime
$945
Other pay
$3,222
Benefits
$452
Total compensation
$5,811

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[object Object]

Austin Corry is a Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2017 total compensation came to $5,811.

Austin Payne

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,805
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,187
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148
Benefits
$469
Total compensation
$5,805

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[object Object]

Austin Payne works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Austin earned $5,805 in 2017.

Kall Marsh

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,803
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$4,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$448
Benefits
$501
Total compensation
$5,803

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Kall Marsh serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $5,803.

Erica Hojohn

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,794
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$4,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$529
Benefits
$452
Total compensation
$5,794

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[object Object]

Erica Hojohn works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Erica earned $5,794 in 2017.

Kaden Charlesworth

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,793
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$5,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$451
Total compensation
$5,793

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Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Kaden Charlesworth serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $5,793.

Gary Atkinson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,789
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$450
Total compensation
$5,789

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[object Object]

Gary Atkinson holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,789.

Serena Atkinson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,784
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$450
Total compensation
$5,784

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Serena Atkinson is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $5,784.

Rena Pikyavit

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,770
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$180
Benefits
$449
Total compensation
$5,770

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Rena Pikyavit holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,770.

Cailyn Garff

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,767
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,318
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$449
Total compensation
$5,767

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Cailyn Garff works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Cailyn earned $5,767 in 2019.

Aaron Thompson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,765
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60
Benefits
$448
Total compensation
$5,765

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[object Object]

Aaron Thompson is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $5,765.

Lewis Shiflett

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,763
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$449
Total compensation
$5,763

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[object Object]

Lewis Shiflett is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $5,763.

Michael Contente

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,756
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$5,205
Overtime
$103
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$447
Total compensation
$5,756

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[object Object]

Michael Contente holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,756.

Justin Shirley

Captain/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,755
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$3,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$306
Benefits
$2,437
Total compensation
$5,755

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[object Object]

Justin Shirley is a Captain at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $5,755.

Matti Critchlow

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,754
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$448
Total compensation
$5,754

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[object Object]

Matti Critchlow is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $5,754.

Jasmin Jones

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,742
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$5,160
Overtime
$135
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$447
Total compensation
$5,742

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[object Object]

Jasmin Jones holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $5,742.

Jessica Harris

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,741
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$447
Total compensation
$5,741

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[object Object]

Jessica Harris works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jessica earned $5,741 in 2018.

Aaron Tietjen

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,736
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$5,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$447
Total compensation
$5,736

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[object Object]

Aaron Tietjen holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $5,736.

Ruth Nofchissey

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,734
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60
Benefits
$447
Total compensation
$5,734

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[object Object]

Ruth Nofchissey holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $5,734.

Kambree Josie

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,733
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$5,190
Overtime
$89
Other pay
$9
Benefits
$445
Total compensation
$5,733

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[object Object]

Kambree Josie works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Kambree earned $5,733 in 2019.

Ashley Kennedy

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,733
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$4,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$1,262
Total compensation
$5,733

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Ashley Kennedy serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,733.

Paul Childs

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,730
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$446
Total compensation
$5,730

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[object Object]

Paul Childs works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Paul earned $5,730 in 2019.

Sabrina Porter

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,726
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$198
Benefits
$446
Total compensation
$5,726

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[object Object]

Sabrina Porter works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Sabrina earned $5,726 in 2019.

Omar Gutoff

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,725
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$446
Total compensation
$5,725

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Omar Gutoff serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,725.

Chante' Lundskog

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,721
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$446
Total compensation
$5,721

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[object Object]

Chante' Lundskog works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Chante' earned $5,721 in 2017.

Dallan Johnson

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,713
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,268
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$445
Total compensation
$5,713

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[object Object]

Dallan Johnson is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $5,713.

Layne Pittman

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,710
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$3,820
Overtime
$1,447
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$444
Total compensation
$5,710

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[object Object]

Layne Pittman is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $5,710.

Clayton Hurst

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,704
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,226
Overtime
$34
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$444
Total compensation
$5,704

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[object Object]

Clayton Hurst holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $5,704.

Emmalee Neff

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,702
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,258
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$444
Total compensation
$5,702

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[object Object]

Emmalee Neff works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Emmalee earned $5,702 in 2019.

Seth Harris

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,697
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$444
Total compensation
$5,697

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[object Object]

Seth Harris works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Seth earned $5,697 in 2018.

Jacob Martin

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,693
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$4,834
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$444
Benefits
$415
Total compensation
$5,693

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Jacob Martin serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,693.