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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Morris Hensley

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$820

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $64
Total compensation: $820

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At Department of Natural Resources, Morris Hensley serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $820.

Curtis Hutchinson

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$816

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63
Total compensation: $816

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At Department of Natural Resources, Curtis Hutchinson serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $816.

Jeffrey Nielson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$813

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63
Total compensation: $813

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Jeffrey Nielson holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $813.

John Schauwecker Ii

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$813

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63
Total compensation: $813

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At Department of Natural Resources, John Schauwecker Ii serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $813.

Shealee Calder

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$809

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63
Total compensation: $809

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Shealee Calder works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Shealee earned $809 in 2018.

Steven Whisman

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$804

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63
Total compensation: $804

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At Department of Natural Resources, Steven Whisman serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $804.

Andrew Kimball

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$800

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62
Total compensation: $800

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Andrew Kimball holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $800.

David Isakson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$797

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62
Total compensation: $797

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David Isakson works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. David earned $797 in 2019.

Jentrie Crouch

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$793

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62
Total compensation: $793

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Jentrie Crouch is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $793.

Brynn Overly

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$793

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62
Total compensation: $793

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Brynn Overly holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $793.

Tegan Reese

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$786

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $61
Total compensation: $786

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At Department of Natural Resources, Tegan Reese serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $786.

Thomas Six

Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$786

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $278
Total compensation: $786

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Thomas Six holds the role of Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $786.

Amanda Carlile

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$786

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $61
Total compensation: $786

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Amanda Carlile holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $786.

Mark Edwards

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$781

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $721
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $61
Total compensation: $781

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Mark Edwards is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $781.

Russell Hoggan

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$781

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $61
Total compensation: $781

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Russell Hoggan holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $781.

John Bair

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$780

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60
Total compensation: $780

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At Department of Natural Resources, John Bair serves as a Board/Commission Member within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2017 pay totaled $780.

Keith Kimble

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$779

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $61
Total compensation: $779

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Keith Kimble works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Keith earned $779 in 2018.

Desi Calvert

Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Dnr/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$772

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $604
Overtime: $92
Other pay: $16
Benefits: $60
Total compensation: $772

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Desi Calvert is a Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Dnr at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $772.

Spencer Risto

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$769

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60
Total compensation: $769

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Spencer Risto works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Spencer earned $769 in 2019.

Jake Slaugh

Engineering Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$767

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60
Total compensation: $767

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Jake Slaugh works as a Engineering Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. Jake earned $767 in 2019.

Dallynn Breinholt

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$766

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60
Total compensation: $766

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Dallynn Breinholt is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $766.

Tristin Dilley

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$765

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60
Total compensation: $765

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Tristin Dilley works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Tristin earned $765 in 2017.

Shyann Young

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$764

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60
Total compensation: $764

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Shyann Young holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $764.

Eric Cassiero Jr

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$755

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $41
Overtime: $656
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58
Total compensation: $755

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At Department of Natural Resources, Eric Cassiero Jr serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2018 pay totaled $755.

Tayamarie Robbinson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$754

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $695
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $59
Total compensation: $754

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At Department of Natural Resources, Tayamarie Robbinson serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $754.

Gabrielle Koplin

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$752

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $59
Total compensation: $752

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At Department of Natural Resources, Gabrielle Koplin serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $752.

Richard Borden

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$748

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58
Total compensation: $748

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At Department of Natural Resources, Richard Borden serves as a Board/Commission Member within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Their 2019 pay totaled $748.

Byron Bateman

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$748

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58
Total compensation: $748

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Byron Bateman holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $748.

Zachary Pierson

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$735

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $57
Total compensation: $735

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At Department of Natural Resources, Zachary Pierson serves as a General Maintenance Worker II within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $735.

Giuseppe Casalino

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$731

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $57
Total compensation: $731

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Giuseppe Casalino works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Giuseppe earned $731 in 2017.

Monet Stephens

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$730

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $57
Total compensation: $730

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At Department of Natural Resources, Monet Stephens serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $730.

William Bray Jr.

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$722

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $180
Benefits: $56
Total compensation: $722

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At Department of Natural Resources, William Bray Jr. serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $722.

Nichole Nilson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$720

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $56
Total compensation: $720

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Nichole Nilson holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $720.

Anne Evans

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$716

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $56
Total compensation: $716

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Anne Evans is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $716.

Michael Brown

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$715

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55
Total compensation: $715

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Michael Brown works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Michael earned $715 in 2019.

Nikelle Young

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$709

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55
Total compensation: $709

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Nikelle Young works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Nikelle earned $709 in 2018.

Zechariah Tademy

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$709

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55
Total compensation: $709

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Zechariah Tademy works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Zechariah earned $709 in 2017.

Lauren Hudspeth

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$698

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $54
Total compensation: $698

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Lauren Hudspeth is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $698.

Tinaann Robinson Sullivan

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$695

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $54
Total compensation: $695

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At Department of Natural Resources, Tinaann Robinson Sullivan serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $695.

Susan Roberts

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$693

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $54
Total compensation: $693

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Susan Roberts works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Susan earned $693 in 2018.