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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Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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John Loveland works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. John earned $9,155 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Jessica Pukahi serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $9,153.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Zoe Gonzalez holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,141.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Justice Worwood serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,112.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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James Ballard works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. James earned $9,094 in 2017.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Reilly Hoyt works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Reilly earned $9,061 in 2019.
Conservation Officer I/Department of Natural Resources
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Justin Brimhall holds the role of Conservation Officer I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $9,032.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Phillip Parsley is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $9,025.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Xaela Walden serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $9,010.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Richelle Sloan serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $8,984.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Eric Baler works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Eric earned $8,976 in 2017.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Josh Fife serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $8,972.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Diana Brandau holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $8,971.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Amy Chamberlain serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $8,969.
Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Jason Reese is a Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $8,962.
Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Casey Sutherland is a Fire Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2018 total compensation came to $8,938.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Bret Weston holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $8,930.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jared Hanks works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jared earned $8,928 in 2017.
Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources
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Bryan Taylor is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $8,920.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jordon Detlor works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Jordon earned $8,897 in 2017.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Elizabeth Hall works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Elizabeth earned $8,894 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Austin Decuir is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $8,871.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Brooke Karasch is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $8,849.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Shawn Devereaux works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Shawn earned $8,840 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jared Cook holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $8,837.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Zachary Parks serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $8,836.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Charles Cartwright is a Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2017 total compensation came to $8,815.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Dustin Gingerich works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Dustin earned $8,805 in 2018.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Graham Hughes Jr serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $8,776.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Tyson Victor works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Tyson earned $8,757 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Benjamin Drown is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $8,756.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Elias Buzzell is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $8,730.
Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources
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Hugh Jenkins works as a Information Technician for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Hugh earned $8,717 in 2017.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Caitlin Schoeck works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Caitlin earned $8,707 in 2019.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Charles Griffiths holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $8,674.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Dwight Brinkerhoff serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $8,666.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Ali Bufton holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $8,661.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Ralph Harline works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Ralph earned $8,603 in 2018.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Matthew Shelley works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Matthew earned $8,577 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Claire Schraidt serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $8,564.