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 Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Randall Oplinger holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was -$0.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Debra Lamano holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was -$0.
Business Analyst/Department of Natural Resources
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Dawna Capaldi works as a Business Analyst for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Dawna earned -$0 in 2017.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Sandra Wilde holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was -$0.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Peter Spalholz works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Peter earned -$0 in 2017.
Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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Jason Vernon works as a Wildlife Coordinator for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jason earned -$0 in 2017.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Braden Jensen holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was -$0.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Nicole Garrett works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Nicole earned -$0 in 2017.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Laurel Faurot serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled -$64.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Angela Kenison holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was -$121.