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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Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Dillon Gill holds the role of Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $12,465.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Stephen Sharp holds the role of Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,443.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Adam Miranowski works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Adam earned $12,422 in 2019.
Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Andrew Pape serves as a Wildlife Specialist within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,395.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jordan Dimick holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,387.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Thomas Six holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $12,371.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Tyler Alvarez holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $12,369.
Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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Charity Owens holds the role of Assistant Park Manager, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,350.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Danielle Aranda serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,346.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Michael Scott works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Michael earned $12,339 in 2019.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Rosita Bowles serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,318.
Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Jason Kava holds the role of Fire Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2018, their total compensation was $12,307.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Nicholas Dastrup is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $12,272.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Joseph Francis holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2018, their total compensation was $12,270.
Wildlife Program Manager/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Charles Bott serves as a Wildlife Program Manager within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,262.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Debra Hayes serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,260.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Logan Johnson is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $12,207.
Golf Course Superintendent I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Ryan Richins serves as a Golf Course Superintendent I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,187.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Jason Bird holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,176.
Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Gary Christensen holds the role of Wildlife Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,159.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kris Jenkins serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $12,090.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Jessica Valestin serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,079.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Randy Harrison serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,045.
Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources
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Travis Murray holds the role of Forestry Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,041.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Mark Arrietta is a Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2018 total compensation came to $12,038.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Lorie Morrison works as a Lead Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Lorie earned $12,024 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Wyat Hansen is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $12,017.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Christopher Lindley is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $11,990.
Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources
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Clint Terry works as a Information Technician for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Clint earned $11,964 in 2019.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Kolton Ostler is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $11,943.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Spencer Owens serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2018 pay totaled $11,920.
Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Samuel Stout serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $11,912.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Kaitlyn Gilson is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $11,902.
Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources
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J Bates works as a Wildlife Program Chief for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. J earned $11,900 in 2018.
Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources
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Justin Short works as a Forestry Technician for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Justin earned $11,853 in 2017.
Intern/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Benjamin Lardiere serves as a Intern within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $11,751.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Quetzal Elmore is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $11,736.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Jade Yumul works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jade earned $11,692 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Susan Wood holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $11,680.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Tommy Platero serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $11,664.