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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Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Brett Matheson holds the role of Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $10,087.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Alec Olsen serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2017 pay totaled $10,086.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Christopher Brown is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $10,078.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Makayla Kirkman serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $10,046.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Jeri Hansen is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $10,045.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Brenda Slaugh works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Brenda earned $10,024 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Waylon Jessen serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2017 pay totaled $10,022.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Ethan Tracy is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $9,982.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Todd Crosier works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Todd earned $9,960 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Chad Cranney holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $9,951.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Noah Sweet works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Noah earned $9,944 in 2019.
Program Specialist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Shelby Ericksen works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. Shelby earned $9,937 in 2019.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Helen Hodgins holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,930.
Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources
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Gabe Mcclellon Jr is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $9,912.
Conservation Officer I/Department of Natural Resources
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Stefen Pray works as a Conservation Officer I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Stefen earned $9,897 in 2018.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Kristina Vickers holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $9,868.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Tifnie Hurdsman-Hansen is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $9,867.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Andrea Johnson is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $9,852.
Facilities Coordinator II/Department of Natural Resources
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Jonthon Allred works as a Facilities Coordinator II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jonthon earned $9,802 in 2019.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Vance Broomhall works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Vance earned $9,759 in 2019.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Austin Walters holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,759.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Joseph Woods serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,759.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Brett Denney holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $9,756.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Nichole Ring works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Nichole earned $9,754 in 2018.
Engineering Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Tyson Roper is a Engineering Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2019 total compensation came to $9,752.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Kenley Gottlob works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Kenley earned $9,673 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Michelle Martin holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,672.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Thomas Armajo serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,668.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Kale Morrison is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $9,660.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Emily Hyde serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2017 pay totaled $9,657.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Oscar Rodriguez Machorro works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Oscar earned $9,649 in 2019.
Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Devin Johansen works as a Wildlife Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Devin earned $9,614 in 2019.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Chayston Blake holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,610.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kyson Larsen serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,597.
Office Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Rachel Toker holds the role of Office Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,586.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Karl Goemer works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Karl earned $9,583 in 2017.
Intern/Department of Natural Resources
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Katelyn Woodward holds the role of Intern at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2018, their total compensation was $9,581.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Justice Worwood works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Justice earned $9,579 in 2018.
Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jeffrey Alexander holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,565.
General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources
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Rory Levorsen is a General Maintenance Worker II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $9,557.