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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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Leon Goff

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,548
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$8,744
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60
Benefits
$744
Total compensation
$9,548

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Leon Goff is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $9,548.

Torrey Silliman

Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,545
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$8,797
Overtime
$5
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$743
Total compensation
$9,545

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Torrey Silliman holds the role of Information Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,545.

John Schnebelen

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$9,530
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$519
Benefits
$752
Total compensation
$9,530

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John Schnebelen is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $9,530.

Joel Betz Jr.

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$9,518
Sub-department
DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay
$5,731
Overtime
$2,813
Other pay
$235
Benefits
$739
Total compensation
$9,518

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Joel Betz Jr. holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2018, their total compensation was $9,518.

Alexander King

Engineering Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,510
Sub-department
DNR Water Rights
Base pay
$8,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$917
Total compensation
$9,510

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Alexander King works as a Engineering Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. Alexander earned $9,510 in 2019.

David Hatch

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,504
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$8,029
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,476
Total compensation
$9,504

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David Hatch works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. David earned $9,504 in 2019.

Courtney Sessum

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$9,464
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$560
Benefits
$752
Total compensation
$9,464

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[object Object]

Courtney Sessum is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $9,464.

David Wright

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

2019 total comp
$9,459
Sub-department
Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay
$685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,038
Benefits
$736
Total compensation
$9,459

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David Wright holds the role of Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt at Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,459.

Jonathan Gleave

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,416
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,109
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$576
Benefits
$731
Total compensation
$9,416

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Jonathan Gleave works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jonathan earned $9,416 in 2019.

Milton Asay

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,413
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$8,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$733
Total compensation
$9,413

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Milton Asay works as a General Maintenance Worker II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Milton earned $9,413 in 2019.

Tyson Wayment

Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,400
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$7,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,014
Benefits
$717
Total compensation
$9,400

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Tyson Wayment works as a Information Technician for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Tyson earned $9,400 in 2019.

Jessica Lewis

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,374
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$8,545
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99
Benefits
$730
Total compensation
$9,374

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Jessica Lewis works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jessica earned $9,374 in 2019.

Kirsten Humphries

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,359
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$8,631
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$729
Total compensation
$9,359

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Kirsten Humphries holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,359.

Patrick Buhr

Park Ranger II, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,351
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$4,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$352
Benefits
$4,340
Total compensation
$9,351

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[object Object]

Patrick Buhr is a Park Ranger II, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $9,351.

Ryan Russon

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$9,350
Sub-department
DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay
$3,097
Overtime
$5,525
Other pay
$4
Benefits
$724
Total compensation
$9,350

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[object Object]

Ryan Russon works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Ryan earned $9,350 in 2017.

Jaden Taylor

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$9,350
Sub-department
DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay
$3,097
Overtime
$5,525
Other pay
$4
Benefits
$724
Total compensation
$9,350

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[object Object]

Jaden Taylor works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Jaden earned $9,350 in 2017.

Allison Thompson

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$9,346
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$8,436
Overtime
$122
Other pay
$60
Benefits
$728
Total compensation
$9,346

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Allison Thompson holds the role of General Maintenance Worker II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $9,346.

Oran Roberts

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,333
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$8,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60
Benefits
$726
Total compensation
$9,333

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Oran Roberts is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $9,333.

Carol Reagan

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,329
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$8,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$727
Total compensation
$9,329

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[object Object]

Carol Reagan holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,329.

Aidan Hervey

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,327
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$8,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$726
Total compensation
$9,327

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[object Object]

Aidan Hervey holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,327.

Karen Roberson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$9,325
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$8,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$727
Total compensation
$9,325

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Karen Roberson holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $9,325.

Vasili Luzanau

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,316
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,236
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$326
Benefits
$754
Total compensation
$9,316

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Vasili Luzanau serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,316.

Joe Sorensen

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$9,302
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$7,647
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$914
Benefits
$741
Total compensation
$9,302

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[object Object]

Joe Sorensen is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $9,302.

Makayla Roundy

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,281
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$554
Benefits
$712
Total compensation
$9,281

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[object Object]

Makayla Roundy works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Makayla earned $9,281 in 2019.

David Steward

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,279
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$8,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$151
Benefits
$711
Total compensation
$9,279

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[object Object]

David Steward is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $9,279.

Mckenna Burton

Accounting Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$9,276
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$8,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$723
Total compensation
$9,276

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At Department of Natural Resources, Mckenna Burton serves as a Accounting Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $9,276.

Brian Eachus

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,267
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$422
Benefits
$729
Total compensation
$9,267

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[object Object]

Brian Eachus holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,267.

Clayton Hulet

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$9,257
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$8,535
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$721
Total compensation
$9,257

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Clayton Hulet holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $9,257.

Cory Brown

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,249
Sub-department
DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay
$6,407
Overtime
$1,141
Other pay
$982
Benefits
$719
Total compensation
$9,249

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[object Object]

Cory Brown works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Cory earned $9,249 in 2019.

Joel Betz

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,249
Sub-department
DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay
$6,407
Overtime
$1,141
Other pay
$982
Benefits
$719
Total compensation
$9,249

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[object Object]

Joel Betz holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,249.

Austin Huff

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$9,243
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$7,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$514
Benefits
$769
Total compensation
$9,243

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Austin Huff serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $9,243.

Evan Rees

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,242
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$7,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,180
Benefits
$684
Total compensation
$9,242

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[object Object]

Evan Rees is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $9,242.

Kelly Norris

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,236
Sub-department
DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay
$5,979
Overtime
$1,437
Other pay
$1,103
Benefits
$718
Total compensation
$9,236

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kelly Norris serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,236.

Brion Terry

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$9,231
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,001
Overtime
$1,193
Other pay
$2,319
Benefits
$718
Total compensation
$9,231

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Brion Terry works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Brion earned $9,231 in 2018.

Kelsey Marshall

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$9,220
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,245
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$254
Benefits
$721
Total compensation
$9,220

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Kelsey Marshall holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $9,220.

Troy Snyder

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$9,200
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$7,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$891
Benefits
$717
Total compensation
$9,200

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[object Object]

Troy Snyder is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $9,200.

Alexander Lenz

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,197
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$7,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$780
Benefits
$772
Total compensation
$9,197

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Alexander Lenz works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Alexander earned $9,197 in 2019.

Donald Wiley

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$9,190
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$3,560
Total compensation
$9,190

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[object Object]

Donald Wiley is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $9,190.

Jose Rodriguez

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$9,185
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$8,469
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$716
Total compensation
$9,185

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[object Object]

Jose Rodriguez works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jose earned $9,185 in 2019.

Robin Robinson

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

2019 total comp
$9,156
Sub-department
Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay
$653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,791
Benefits
$713
Total compensation
$9,156

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At Department of Natural Resources, Robin Robinson serves as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,156.