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 Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Levi Watkins serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $4,521.
Engineering Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Tristen Leberknight serves as a Engineering Technician I within Dnr Water Rights. Their 2019 pay totaled $4,520.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Randall Mcbride holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $4,511.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Catherine Berrick works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Catherine earned $4,500 in 2018.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Steve Swatscheno is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $4,495.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Daniel Johnson serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $4,490.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Clellan Kunde Jr. holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $4,477.
Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources
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Joseph Turner holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $4,467.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Zachary Scriver holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $4,466.
Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources
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Hunter Watson works as a Forestry Technician for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Hunter earned $4,461 in 2019.
Deputy Park Ranger/Department of Natural Resources
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John Bedingfield is a Deputy Park Ranger at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $4,448.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Jace Hartman holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $4,448.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Anea Ferrario holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $4,435.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Jessica Bateman works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jessica earned $4,429 in 2018.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Melinda Ferguson is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $4,425.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Carol Rebeck holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $4,423.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Russell Thoman is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $4,419.
Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Daiquiri Larson serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $4,416.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Taryn Walker is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $4,414.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Fred Palsgrove is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $4,404.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Anya Gutoff works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Anya earned $4,404 in 2018.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Devon Barone is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $4,401.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Tommy Platero is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $4,398.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Billy Dominguez is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $4,398.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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Stanley Anderson is a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt at Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. 2019 total compensation came to $4,384.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Glen Brownlee holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $4,377.
Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Bethany Unger serves as a Information Technician within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2017 pay totaled $4,373.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, John Mendenhall serves as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2019 pay totaled $4,369.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kyle Watson serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $4,366.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Mckade Cox is a Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $4,364.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Diana Larsen is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $4,352.
Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources
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Michael Eaton works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Michael earned $4,349 in 2019.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Jacob Arrington holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $4,346.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Kenen Goodwin works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Kenen earned $4,343 in 2019.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Daniel Aposhian serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $4,340.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Ethan Watkins holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $4,337.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Christopher Suwyn is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2018 total compensation came to $4,321.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Kyler Stilson works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Kyler earned $4,310 in 2019.
Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Nila Vanacore serves as a Office Specialist I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $4,307.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Anna Smiley works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Anna earned $4,303 in 2019.