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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Ralph Harline works as a Lead Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Ralph earned $24,349 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Matthew Bogaard works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Matthew earned $24,321 in 2019.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Natural Resources
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Katherine Croft holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $23,999.
Program Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Peter Goodwin holds the role of Program Specialist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2019, their total compensation was $23,996.
Administrative Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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Megan Mullineaux holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $23,927.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Jessica Nielson serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $23,921.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Natural Resources
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Steven Keddy holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $23,911.
Intern/Department of Natural Resources
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Coryna Hebert holds the role of Intern at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2018, their total compensation was $23,699.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Mitchell Hanson works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Mitchell earned $23,694 in 2018.
Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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Jade Barton is a Executive Secretary at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $23,649.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jason Mahoney holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $23,626.
Intern/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Peter Josten serves as a Intern within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $23,597.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Sarah Seegert holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $23,538.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Graham Moss works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Graham earned $23,495 in 2018.
Engineering Manager I/Department of Natural Resources
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Joel Williams works as a Engineering Manager I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Joel earned $23,442 in 2017.