Utah / Department of Natural Resources

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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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Wendy Hufford

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,068

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $83
Total compensation: $1,068

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Wendy Hufford works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Wendy earned $1,068 in 2019.

Devinee Woods

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,068

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $83
Total compensation: $1,068

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Devinee Woods is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,068.

Neil Peterson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,059

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $83
Total compensation: $1,059

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Neil Peterson works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Neil earned $1,059 in 2017.

Taylor Avery

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,056

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,056

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Taylor Avery holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,056.

Nathan Reid

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,056

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,056

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At Department of Natural Resources, Nathan Reid serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,056.

Mason Hunt

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,056

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,056

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At Department of Natural Resources, Mason Hunt serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,056.

Jake Dath

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,053

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,053

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Jake Dath works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Jake earned $1,053 in 2019.

Carter Sanders

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,051

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,051

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Carter Sanders is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $1,051.

Jayson Espinoza

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,046

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $81
Total compensation: $1,046

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jayson Espinoza serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,046.

Michael Maxwell

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,045

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $81
Total compensation: $1,045

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Michael Maxwell works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Michael earned $1,045 in 2019.

Linda Butler

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,043

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $81
Total compensation: $1,043

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Linda Butler holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,043.

Christopher Hansen

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,040

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $80
Total compensation: $1,040

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Christopher Hansen holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,040.

Maximilian Von Zastrow

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,040

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $81
Total compensation: $1,040

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Maximilian Von Zastrow is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $1,040.

Erica Limb

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,037

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $81
Total compensation: $1,037

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At Department of Natural Resources, Erica Limb serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $1,037.

Abigail Dolinar

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,034

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $81
Total compensation: $1,034

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Abigail Dolinar is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $1,034.

Brent Howell

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,032

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $792
Overtime: $160
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $80
Total compensation: $1,032

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Brent Howell holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,032.

Mason Winn

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,025

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $80
Total compensation: $1,025

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Mason Winn holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,025.

Dalton Richins

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,025

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $945
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $80
Total compensation: $1,025

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At Department of Natural Resources, Dalton Richins serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $1,025.

Makayla Catmull

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,021

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $80
Total compensation: $1,021

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Makayla Catmull is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,021.

Kathy Rainwater

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,020

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $79
Total compensation: $1,020

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kathy Rainwater serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,020.

Thomas Fisher

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,020

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $79
Total compensation: $1,020

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At Department of Natural Resources, Thomas Fisher serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $1,020.

Zackary Terwillegar

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,015

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $79
Total compensation: $1,015

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Zackary Terwillegar works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Zackary earned $1,015 in 2018.

Gordon Hokanson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,014

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $935
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $79
Total compensation: $1,014

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Gordon Hokanson is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,014.

Gordon Moon

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,008

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $930
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $78
Total compensation: $1,008

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Gordon Moon works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Gordon earned $1,008 in 2019.

Megan Wanlass

Engineering Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,006

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $259
Total compensation: $1,006

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Megan Wanlass holds the role of Engineering Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,006.

Harrison Schlosser

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,002

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $78
Total compensation: $1,002

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At Department of Natural Resources, Harrison Schlosser serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,002.

Hal Guymon

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$996

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $78
Total compensation: $996

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Hal Guymon works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Hal earned $996 in 2017.

Connor Fagg

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$991

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $77
Total compensation: $991

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At Department of Natural Resources, Connor Fagg serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $991.

Elizabeth Campbell

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$982

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $905
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $76
Total compensation: $982

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Elizabeth Campbell holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $982.

Saity Orgill

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$979

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $76
Total compensation: $979

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Saity Orgill is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $979.

Brad Kendall

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$976

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $152
Total compensation: $976

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Brad Kendall is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $976.

William Ferrara

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$971

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $75
Total compensation: $971

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William Ferrara is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $971.

Jessica Stratton

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$970

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $76
Total compensation: $970

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jessica Stratton serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $970.

Taylor Crittenden

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$968

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $75
Total compensation: $968

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Taylor Crittenden works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Taylor earned $968 in 2019.

Douglas Stoddart

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$963

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $75
Total compensation: $963

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Douglas Stoddart holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $963.

Destynee Robidoux

Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$956

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $74
Total compensation: $956

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Destynee Robidoux is a Office Specialist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $956.

Jason Whittier

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$956

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $74
Total compensation: $956

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Jason Whittier holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $956.

Jack Stephens

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$948

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $74
Total compensation: $948

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Jack Stephens holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $948.

Aubrianna Orr

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$948

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $74
Total compensation: $948

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At Department of Natural Resources, Aubrianna Orr serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $948.

Amanda Bingham

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$947

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $873
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $74
Total compensation: $947

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Amanda Bingham works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Amanda earned $947 in 2019.