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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Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Tyson Erickson serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $16,036.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Rametri Holiday works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Rametri earned $16,020 in 2019.
Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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Lance Eliason works as a Assistant Park Manager, Post for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Lance earned $15,950 in 2018.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kionie Diarte serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,731.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Amy Howe works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Amy earned $15,726 in 2019.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Patrick Perry serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2018 pay totaled $15,725.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Bradley Anderson is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $15,689.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Shelly Ripplinger holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $15,685.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Jared Black is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $15,676.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Ron Allred holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2017, their total compensation was $15,672.
Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Cody Greaves serves as a Fire Technician II within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2018 pay totaled $15,668.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Valerie Newland serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,667.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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Aaron Waldron is a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt at Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. 2019 total compensation came to $15,658.
Groundskeeper II/Department of Natural Resources
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Stanley Larsen works as a Groundskeeper II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Stanley earned $15,631 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Austin Grimes is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $15,592.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Lyndsey Crane is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $15,581.
Journey Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Natural Resources
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Benjamin Taylor works as a Journey Heavy Equipment Operator for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Benjamin earned $15,527 in 2019.
Journey Auto Worker/Department of Natural Resources
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Michael Woodall holds the role of Journey Auto Worker at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $15,500.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Vard Podbevsek serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,487.
Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Richard Larsen works as a Fire Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Richard earned $15,454 in 2019.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Marten Thompson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,425.
Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Dnr/Department of Natural Resources
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Hillary Mead is a Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Dnr at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2017 total compensation came to $15,355.
Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Brady Bond serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,286.
Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Samuel Hall serves as a Senior GIS Analyst within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,276.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Steven Garron works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Steven earned $15,244 in 2019.
Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Rod Nielsen serves as a Wildlife Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,233.
Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Ladd Bunting serves as a Wildlife Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,214.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Shawn Pladas is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $15,168.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jared Black is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $15,159.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Madalyn Bills works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Madalyn earned $15,133 in 2019.
Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Dnr/Department of Natural Resources
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Sarah Hill works as a Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Dnr for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Sarah earned $15,130 in 2019.
Engineering Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Carmen Mcdonald works as a Engineering Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. Carmen earned $15,114 in 2019.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Colleen Gnehm serves as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,112.
Park Ranger II, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, William Unsworth serves as a Park Ranger II, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $15,023.
Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Dnr/Department of Natural Resources
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Gordon Spencer holds the role of Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Dnr at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2018, their total compensation was $15,019.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Tamara Lott serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,011.
Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources
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Aaron Austin is a Senior GIS Analyst at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $15,006.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kevin Denney serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $14,989.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Jennifer Aliprandini is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $14,945.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Alan Brown serves as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2019 pay totaled $14,875.