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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

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
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.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian 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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Jacob Selman

Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$317
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$293
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25
Total compensation
$317

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Jacob Selman holds the role of Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $317.

Braxton Fowlks

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$315
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$290
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25
Total compensation
$315

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Braxton Fowlks works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Braxton earned $315 in 2018.

Jan Shane

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$313
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24
Total compensation
$313

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Jan Shane is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $313.

Mitchell Gogan

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$313
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24
Total compensation
$313

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Mitchell Gogan holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $313.

Nicolas Ware

Journey Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$313
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$139
Total compensation
$313

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Nicolas Ware is a Journey Heavy Equipment Operator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $313.

Roger Shaw

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$312
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24
Total compensation
$312

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Roger Shaw works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Roger earned $312 in 2018.

Sherry Petit

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$312
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24
Total compensation
$312

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At Department of Natural Resources, Sherry Petit serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $312.

Teresa Heroux

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$310
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24
Total compensation
$310

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Teresa Heroux holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $310.

Richard Peterson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$296
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$223
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$73
Total compensation
$296

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Richard Peterson is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $296.

Neal Snow

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$293
Sub-department
DNR Water Resources
Base pay
$270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23
Total compensation
$293

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Neal Snow works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. Neal earned $293 in 2017.

Kaz Mogle

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$290
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$268
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23
Total compensation
$290

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Kaz Mogle is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $290.

Jacob Frost-Perkins

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$288
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22
Total compensation
$288

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Jacob Frost-Perkins works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Jacob earned $288 in 2017.

Chris Ruiz

Deputy Park Ranger/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$286
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$263
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22
Total compensation
$286

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At Department of Natural Resources, Chris Ruiz serves as a Deputy Park Ranger within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $286.

Arleen Jensen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$284
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22
Total compensation
$284

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Arleen Jensen is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $284.

Paige Thornley

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$280
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22
Total compensation
$280

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Paige Thornley works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Paige earned $280 in 2019.

Douglas Huish

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$277
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22
Total compensation
$277

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Douglas Huish works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Douglas earned $277 in 2019.

Kyle Rowley

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$277
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22
Total compensation
$277

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kyle Rowley serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $277.

Carl Reilley

Park Ranger I, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$276
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$255
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21
Total compensation
$276

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Carl Reilley holds the role of Park Ranger I, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $276.

Sharon Lagana

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$265
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21
Total compensation
$265

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Sharon Lagana is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $265.

Peter Blais

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$260
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20
Total compensation
$260

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At Department of Natural Resources, Peter Blais serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $260.

Kimberly Schappert

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$260
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20
Total compensation
$260

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Kimberly Schappert holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $260.

John Cram

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$260
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20
Total compensation
$260

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At Department of Natural Resources, John Cram serves as a Board/Commission Member within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $260.

Ryan Starks

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$260
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20
Total compensation
$260

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Ryan Starks is a Board/Commission Member at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $260.

Christopher Johnson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$256
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22
Total compensation
$256

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At Department of Natural Resources, Christopher Johnson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $256.

Kayson Conlin

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$254
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20
Total compensation
$254

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Kayson Conlin is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $254.

Kelly Moore

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$251
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20
Total compensation
$251

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Kelly Moore is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $251.

Phillip Gray

Business Analyst/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$244
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$244
Total compensation
$244

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Phillip Gray holds the role of Business Analyst at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $244.

Shawn Cornwall

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$243
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19
Total compensation
$243

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At Department of Natural Resources, Shawn Cornwall serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $243.

Kade Magleby

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$239
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19
Total compensation
$239

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kade Magleby serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $239.

Katherine Croft

Office Specialist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$234
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$18
Total compensation
$234

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At Department of Natural Resources, Katherine Croft serves as a Office Specialist II within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $234.

Cesar Corona

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$232
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$18
Total compensation
$232

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Cesar Corona is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $232.

Preston Wootton

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$231
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$18
Total compensation
$231

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Preston Wootton works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Preston earned $231 in 2017.

Darcie Hansen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$227
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$18
Total compensation
$227

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Darcie Hansen holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $227.

Dayton Mortensen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$224
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$17
Total compensation
$224

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At Department of Natural Resources, Dayton Mortensen serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $224.

Adrian Niedbalski

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$222
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$205
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$17
Total compensation
$222

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Adrian Niedbalski works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Adrian earned $222 in 2019.

Kelly Onstott

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$210
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16
Total compensation
$210

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kelly Onstott serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $210.

Blair Francis

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$210
Sub-department
DNR Water Resources
Base pay
$180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14
Benefits
$16
Total compensation
$210

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At Department of Natural Resources, Blair Francis serves as a Board/Commission Member within Dnr Water Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $210.

Norman Weston

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$210
Sub-department
DNR Water Resources
Base pay
$180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14
Benefits
$16
Total compensation
$210

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Norman Weston works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. Norman earned $210 in 2019.

Not Provided

Investigator III, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$207
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$207
Total compensation
$207

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Not Provided is a Investigator III, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $207.

Josh Murphree

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$206
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16
Total compensation
$206

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Josh Murphree is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $206.