Utah / Department of Natural Resources

Agency file

Department of Natural Resources

Source file: Transparent Utah — State Government Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year: 2019
Total payroll: $103.2M
Employees: 2,717
Median total: $12,045
Highest record: $209,496

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$727$144,158+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $22,123 (58%)
Overtime — $967 (3%)
Other — $1,158 (3%)
Benefits — $13,724 (36%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$1,454

$3,567

$12,045

$72,540

$105,372

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).

Largest job titles

Park Ranger Aide

336 · $4,059

Park Ranger Aide

201 · $2,250

Wildlife Technician I

185 · $5,220

Wildlife Technician I

144 · $3,620

Groundskeeper I

93 · $3,287

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

Year over year

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

Employees

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Chaylee Dixon

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,204

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,204

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Chaylee Dixon holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $2,204.

Craig Ritzman

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,202

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $171
Total compensation: $2,202

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Craig Ritzman works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Craig earned $2,202 in 2019.

Tyler Hatch

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,201

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,201

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At Department of Natural Resources, Tyler Hatch serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,201.

Alex Curler

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,201

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $171
Total compensation: $2,201

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Alex Curler works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Alex earned $2,201 in 2019.

Samuel Hosteenez

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,197

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $171
Total compensation: $2,197

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At Department of Natural Resources, Samuel Hosteenez serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,197.

Mark Goldman

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,196

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $171
Total compensation: $2,196

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Mark Goldman is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,196.

Not Provided

Investigator II, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,195

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,195

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At Department of Natural Resources, Not Provided serves as a Investigator II, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,195.

Michelle Farler

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,183

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26
Benefits: $170
Total compensation: $2,183

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At Department of Natural Resources, Michelle Farler serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,183.

Stephen Chandler

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,182

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $170
Total compensation: $2,182

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Stephen Chandler holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,182.

Jeremy Thomas

Park Ranger I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,179

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $742
Total compensation: $2,179

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jeremy Thomas serves as a Park Ranger I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,179.

Jesse Parker

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,173

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,813
Overtime: $191
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $169
Total compensation: $2,173

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Jesse Parker holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,173.

Dillan Raehl

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,172

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $169
Total compensation: $2,172

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Dillan Raehl is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,172.

Greg Baird

Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,170

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,049
Total compensation: $2,170

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Greg Baird holds the role of Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,170.

Zachary Adams

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,170

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $164
Total compensation: $2,170

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Zachary Adams holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,170.

Mark Epstein

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,169

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $169
Total compensation: $2,169

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Mark Epstein is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $2,169.

Richard Brown

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,168

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82
Benefits: $179
Total compensation: $2,168

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Richard Brown works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Richard earned $2,168 in 2017.

Andrew Eyster

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,166

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $172
Benefits: $155
Total compensation: $2,166

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At Department of Natural Resources, Andrew Eyster serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,166.

Seth Ward

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,165

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $169
Total compensation: $2,165

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Seth Ward holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,165.

Alanna Linford

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,162

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,993
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $168
Total compensation: $2,162

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At Department of Natural Resources, Alanna Linford serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,162.

Kaleb Orgill

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,157

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,989
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $168
Total compensation: $2,157

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Kaleb Orgill works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Kaleb earned $2,157 in 2019.

Bridget Mcbride

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,149

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $167
Total compensation: $2,149

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Bridget Mcbride works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Bridget earned $2,149 in 2019.

Justin Peterson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,141

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $167
Total compensation: $2,141

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At Department of Natural Resources, Justin Peterson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,141.

Adelaide Davis

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,139

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $166
Total compensation: $2,139

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Adelaide Davis works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Adelaide earned $2,139 in 2019.

Annette Shunk

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,135

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $166
Total compensation: $2,135

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Annette Shunk works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Annette earned $2,135 in 2019.

Michael Eberlein

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,131

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $166
Total compensation: $2,131

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At Department of Natural Resources, Michael Eberlein serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,131.

Paul Madsen

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,123

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $165
Total compensation: $2,123

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At Department of Natural Resources, Paul Madsen serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,123.

Daphne Davis

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,122

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $165
Total compensation: $2,122

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Daphne Davis works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Daphne earned $2,122 in 2019.

Broughton Flygare

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,122

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $165
Total compensation: $2,122

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Broughton Flygare is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $2,122.

Tiffany Anderson

Contract/Grant Analyst I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,116

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $1,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $748
Total compensation: $2,116

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At Department of Natural Resources, Tiffany Anderson serves as a Contract/Grant Analyst I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,116.

Lazone Porter

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,116

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $165
Total compensation: $2,116

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At Department of Natural Resources, Lazone Porter serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,116.

Morgan Axlund

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,112

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $164
Total compensation: $2,112

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At Department of Natural Resources, Morgan Axlund serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,112.

Emily Irwin

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,102

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $164
Total compensation: $2,102

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Emily Irwin holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,102.

Cassidy Holmes

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,101

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $164
Total compensation: $2,101

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Cassidy Holmes is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $2,101.

Tyler Wallace

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,098

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,935
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $163
Total compensation: $2,098

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Tyler Wallace works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Tyler earned $2,098 in 2019.

Luke Kallner

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,093

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,831
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $163
Total compensation: $2,093

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Luke Kallner is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $2,093.

Jack Hales

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,089

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $163
Total compensation: $2,089

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Jack Hales works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jack earned $2,089 in 2018.

Winston Hart

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,087

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $163
Total compensation: $2,087

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Winston Hart works as a Wildlife Biologist I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Winston earned $2,087 in 2017.

Kathleen Marshall

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,081

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $162
Total compensation: $2,081

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kathleen Marshall serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,081.

Connor Meaney

Engineering Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,081

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $1,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $162
Total compensation: $2,081

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Connor Meaney holds the role of Engineering Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,081.

Taylor Shamo

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,072

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $148
Total compensation: $2,072

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Taylor Shamo holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,072.