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 Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources
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Jason Vernon is a Wildlife Program Chief at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $132,008.
Financial Manager II/Department of Natural Resources
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Linda Braithwaite is a Financial Manager II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $131,584.
Forestry, Fire & Lands Administrator/Department of Natural Resources
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Brett Ostler is a Forestry, Fire & Lands Administrator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $131,525.
Engineering Manager I/Department of Natural Resources
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Robert Leake works as a Engineering Manager I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. Robert earned $131,146 in 2018.
Environmental Manager/Department of Natural Resources
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Don Staley works as a Environmental Manager for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Don earned $131,092 in 2019.
Park Manager II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Shon Tripp serves as a Park Manager II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $130,758.
Programs & Field Operations Administrator/Department of Natural Resources
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Kenneth Johnson is a Programs & Field Operations Administrator at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $130,742.
Parks Regional Manager/Department of Natural Resources
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Megan Blackwelder is a Parks Regional Manager at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $130,288.
Dnr Investigator, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Not Provided serves as a Dnr Investigator, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $130,157.
Forestry/Fire Program Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Michael Melton serves as a Forestry/Fire Program Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $130,123.
Lieutenant--Dnr/Department of Natural Resources
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David Beveridge works as a Lieutenant--Dnr for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. David earned $129,917 in 2019.
Senior Geologist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, James Kirkland serves as a Senior Geologist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $129,564.
Engineer IV/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Marisa Egbert serves as a Engineer IV within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $129,343.
Engineering Manager II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Teresa Wilhelmsen serves as a Engineering Manager II within Dnr Water Rights. Their 2018 pay totaled $128,890.
Financial Manager II/Department of Natural Resources
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Thomas Upton holds the role of Financial Manager II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $128,762.
Engineering Manager I/Department of Natural Resources
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Kirk Forbush works as a Engineering Manager I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. Kirk earned $128,674 in 2018.
Park Manager II, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Alan Spencer serves as a Park Manager II, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $128,516.
Geologic Program Manager/Senior Scientist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Craig Morgan serves as a Geologic Program Manager/Senior Scientist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $128,366.
Engineering Manager I/Department of Natural Resources
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William Atkin is a Engineering Manager I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2018 total compensation came to $128,200.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Shawn Bagley holds the role of Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $128,070.
Dnr Investigator, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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Not Provided holds the role of Dnr Investigator, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $128,033.
Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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William James is a Wildlife Coordinator at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $127,783.
Park Manager III/Department of Natural Resources
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Richard Droesbeke works as a Park Manager III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Richard earned $127,679 in 2019.
Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources
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Christopher Wood holds the role of Wildlife Program Chief at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $126,356.
Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources
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Andrew Cushing works as a Wildlife Program Chief for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Andrew earned $126,158 in 2019.