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 Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Joseph Christensen holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,679.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Matthew Garlick is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $5,676.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Alexandra Steinberg holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,670.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Brayden Forbes is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $5,667.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Lloyd Evans Jr serves as a Fire Technician III within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2018 pay totaled $5,666.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kaylee Payne serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,663.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Destynee Robidoux is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $5,654.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Kaden Pulley holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,647.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Ian Anderson is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $5,644.
Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources
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Alexa Mackay works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Alexa earned $5,644 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Ryan Farmer holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $5,642.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Kevin Reese holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,639.
Deputy Park Ranger/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Joshua Lyman serves as a Deputy Park Ranger within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,635.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Mark Evans works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Mark earned $5,635 in 2017.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Travis Pay holds the role of Fire Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2017, their total compensation was $5,630.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Evan Quarnberg is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $5,628.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Michaela Wolford serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,617.
Captain/Department of Natural Resources
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Mitchell Lane holds the role of Captain at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $5,602.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Erik Jemison works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Erik earned $5,602 in 2017.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Bryn Davies is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $5,597.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Megan Mower serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,590.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Bradley Freiherr holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,584.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Elijah Beagley works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Elijah earned $5,575 in 2019.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Kyler Bagley is a Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $5,557.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Brian Moore serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,557.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Patrick Kelleher holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,552.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Colton Harris works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Colton earned $5,547 in 2019.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Jennifer Ponath holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,532.
General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources
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Jaq Shindurling holds the role of General Maintenance Worker II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,530.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Montana Allred serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,508.
Deputy Park Ranger/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, David Bowen serves as a Deputy Park Ranger within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,504.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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Terry Murphy works as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt for Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. Terry earned $5,488 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Derek Hedges serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,483.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Jasen Smith is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $5,483.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Jacob Banks serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,473.
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Stephen Boyd is a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $5,469.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Brooke Sorpold serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,466.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Hanna Nielsen is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $5,451.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Alexis Winder is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $5,451.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Luke Hager is a Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $5,446.