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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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Jakob Post

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,445
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$424
Total compensation
$5,445

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Jakob Post is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $5,445.

Jennifer Cannon

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,424
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$5,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$422
Total compensation
$5,424

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Jennifer Cannon holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,424.

David Scoggins

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,418
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$4,661
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$326
Benefits
$431
Total compensation
$5,418

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David Scoggins holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $5,418.

Hunter Williams

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,415
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$4,889
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99
Benefits
$427
Total compensation
$5,415

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Hunter Williams holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,415.

Gage Watts

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,415
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$4,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$371
Benefits
$460
Total compensation
$5,415

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At Department of Natural Resources, Gage Watts serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,415.

Karson Bowthorpe

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,414
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$422
Total compensation
$5,414

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At Department of Natural Resources, Karson Bowthorpe serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $5,414.

Richard Dye

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,410
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$4,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$201
Benefits
$482
Total compensation
$5,410

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Richard Dye holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,410.

Kaitlyn Humphrey

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,403
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,853
Overtime
$128
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$421
Total compensation
$5,403

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Kaitlyn Humphrey is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $5,403.

Gaige Reilley

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,396
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$420
Total compensation
$5,396

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[object Object]

Gaige Reilley works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Gaige earned $5,396 in 2019.

Lant Lemmon

Engineering Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,396
Sub-department
DNR Water Rights
Base pay
$2,986
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$2,410
Total compensation
$5,396

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At Department of Natural Resources, Lant Lemmon serves as a Engineering Technician II within Dnr Water Rights. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,396.

Benjamin Corey

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,389
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$4,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$442
Benefits
$420
Total compensation
$5,389

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Benjamin Corey is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $5,389.

Samantha Stephens

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,382
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,963
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$418
Total compensation
$5,382

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[object Object]

Samantha Stephens is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $5,382.

Steven Nelson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,379
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$4,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$138
Benefits
$427
Total compensation
$5,379

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[object Object]

Steven Nelson works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Steven earned $5,379 in 2019.

Jake Webber

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,379
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$120
Benefits
$419
Total compensation
$5,379

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[object Object]

Jake Webber works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jake earned $5,379 in 2019.

Steven Chamberlain

Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,375
Sub-department
Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay
$1,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,695
Benefits
$418
Total compensation
$5,375

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[object Object]

Steven Chamberlain works as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt for Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. Steven earned $5,375 in 2019.

Asa Judd

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,374
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$419
Total compensation
$5,374

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Pay Components
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Asa Judd is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $5,374.

Jace Bailey

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,361
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$417
Total compensation
$5,361

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Pay Components
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At Department of Natural Resources, Jace Bailey serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,361.

Steven Hall

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,359
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,942
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$418
Total compensation
$5,359

Source-specific fields

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[object Object]

Steven Hall is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $5,359.

James Rackl

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,358
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$4,941
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$417
Total compensation
$5,358

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[object Object]

James Rackl is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $5,358.

Hillarie Wixom

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,357
Sub-department
DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay
$1,984
Overtime
$514
Other pay
$2,442
Benefits
$417
Total compensation
$5,357

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Hillarie Wixom serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,357.

Benjamin Barton

Intern/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$5,357
Sub-department
DNR Utah Geological Survey
Base pay
$4,939
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$417
Total compensation
$5,357

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Benjamin Barton holds the role of Intern at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2018, their total compensation was $5,357.

Skyler Smith

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,351
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$4,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$98
Benefits
$409
Total compensation
$5,351

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[object Object]

Skyler Smith holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,351.

Caitlyn Mattson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,346
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,930
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$416
Total compensation
$5,346

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At Department of Natural Resources, Caitlyn Mattson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,346.

William Jerome

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,340
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$416
Total compensation
$5,340

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[object Object]

William Jerome works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. William earned $5,340 in 2019.

Valerie Rayburn

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,340
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$4,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$416
Total compensation
$5,340

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Valerie Rayburn serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,340.

Kaylene Graham

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$5,337
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$120
Benefits
$416
Total compensation
$5,337

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Kaylene Graham serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,337.

Michael Ho

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,333
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$415
Total compensation
$5,333

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At Department of Natural Resources, Michael Ho serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,333.

Kalyssa Smith

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,332
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$415
Total compensation
$5,332

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Kalyssa Smith serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,332.

Gisele Lacerda

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,326
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$4,765
Overtime
$147
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$414
Total compensation
$5,326

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[object Object]

Gisele Lacerda is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $5,326.

Calvin Bell

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,325
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$4,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$415
Total compensation
$5,325

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Calvin Bell serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,325.

Tade Wilson

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,318
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$4,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$414
Total compensation
$5,318

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[object Object]

Tade Wilson holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,318.

Breanna Lemons

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$5,315
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$4,149
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$815
Benefits
$350
Total compensation
$5,315

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[object Object]

Breanna Lemons works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Breanna earned $5,315 in 2019.