Utah / Department of Natural Resources

Agency file

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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Jayden Lyon

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,983

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $310
Total compensation: $3,983

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Jayden Lyon holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,983.

Chantel Rasmussen

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,981

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $190
Benefits: $316
Total compensation: $3,981

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At Department of Natural Resources, Chantel Rasmussen serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $3,981.

Ashley Mccarty

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,981

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $309
Total compensation: $3,981

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At Department of Natural Resources, Ashley Mccarty serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,981.

Sydney Shuler

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,979

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,131
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $581
Benefits: $267
Total compensation: $3,979

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At Department of Natural Resources, Sydney Shuler serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,979.

Erin Gittinger

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,976

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82
Benefits: $310
Total compensation: $3,976

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Erin Gittinger holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,976.

Dusty Hanna

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,970

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,303
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $388
Benefits: $279
Total compensation: $3,970

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Dusty Hanna holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,970.

Kaylee Ferguson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,969

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $359
Total compensation: $3,969

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Kaylee Ferguson works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Kaylee earned $3,969 in 2019.

Carrie King-Vincent

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,960

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $309
Total compensation: $3,960

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Carrie King-Vincent works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Carrie earned $3,960 in 2017.

Katheryn Fitzgerald

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,956

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $546
Benefits: $308
Total compensation: $3,956

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Katheryn Fitzgerald works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Katheryn earned $3,956 in 2019.

Theron Gustafson

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,956

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $308
Total compensation: $3,956

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Theron Gustafson holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,956.

Maya Pendleton

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,956

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,505
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $143
Benefits: $308
Total compensation: $3,956

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Maya Pendleton works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Maya earned $3,956 in 2018.

Calisha Christenson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,953

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $308
Total compensation: $3,953

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Calisha Christenson works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Calisha earned $3,953 in 2017.

Amber Slater

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,951

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95
Benefits: $300
Total compensation: $3,951

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Amber Slater works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Amber earned $3,951 in 2019.

Lindee Hilton

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,948

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $308
Total compensation: $3,948

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Lindee Hilton works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Lindee earned $3,948 in 2019.

Nicole Klonizos

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,948

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $308
Total compensation: $3,948

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Nicole Klonizos is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $3,948.

Tonya Kieffer

Wildlife Recreation Programs Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,943

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $320
Benefits: $1,561
Total compensation: $3,943

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Tonya Kieffer holds the role of Wildlife Recreation Programs Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $3,943.

Kasey Warhurst

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,943

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $307
Total compensation: $3,943

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Kasey Warhurst holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,943.

Kayden Davis

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,938

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $307
Total compensation: $3,938

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Kayden Davis holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,938.

Alexan Pratt Souhan Hughston

Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,931

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $3,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $306
Total compensation: $3,931

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Alexan Pratt Souhan Hughston is a Forestry Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $3,931.

Teresa Tucker

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,931

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $306
Total compensation: $3,931

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Teresa Tucker holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,931.

Chelsea Birkett

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,930

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $149
Benefits: $306
Total compensation: $3,930

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Chelsea Birkett holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,930.

Brody Barson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,930

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $306
Total compensation: $3,930

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Brody Barson works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Brody earned $3,930 in 2019.

Brady Payne

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,929

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $306
Total compensation: $3,929

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Brady Payne works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Brady earned $3,929 in 2017.

Taylar Johnson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,925

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,574
Overtime: $45
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $306
Total compensation: $3,925

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At Department of Natural Resources, Taylar Johnson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $3,925.

Cedar Jewkes

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,921

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $305
Total compensation: $3,921

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At Department of Natural Resources, Cedar Jewkes serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,921.

Larry Wheatcraft

Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,919

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,274
Total compensation: $3,919

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Larry Wheatcraft is a Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $3,919.

James Evangelisti

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,917

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92
Benefits: $317
Total compensation: $3,917

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James Evangelisti works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. James earned $3,917 in 2017.

Autumn Redmond

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,914

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $305
Total compensation: $3,914

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Autumn Redmond is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $3,914.

Tyson Randall

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,913

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $305
Total compensation: $3,913

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Tyson Randall works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Tyson earned $3,913 in 2017.

Russell Gardner

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,910

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,533
Overtime: $73
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $304
Total compensation: $3,910

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Russell Gardner holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,910.

Matthew Kearley

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,906

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151
Benefits: $299
Total compensation: $3,906

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At Department of Natural Resources, Matthew Kearley serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,906.

Christine Deandareyes

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,904

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $304
Total compensation: $3,904

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Christine Deandareyes is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $3,904.

Cynthia Mogen

Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,894

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $993
Total compensation: $3,894

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Cynthia Mogen works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Cynthia earned $3,894 in 2019.

Benjamin Brown

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,894

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $303
Total compensation: $3,894

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Benjamin Brown holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,894.

Gabriel Lamborn

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,894

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $303
Total compensation: $3,894

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Gabriel Lamborn holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $3,894.

Makenzie Ivie

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,887

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,585
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $302
Total compensation: $3,887

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At Department of Natural Resources, Makenzie Ivie serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,887.

David Pelton

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,873

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $301
Total compensation: $3,873

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David Pelton holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,873.

Hunter Blackburn

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,873

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,458
Overtime: $114
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $301
Total compensation: $3,873

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Hunter Blackburn works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Hunter earned $3,873 in 2019.

Cheryl Cook

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,869

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $302
Total compensation: $3,869

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At Department of Natural Resources, Cheryl Cook serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $3,869.

Nathan Rosvall

Groundskeeper II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,868

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $301
Total compensation: $3,868

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Nathan Rosvall works as a Groundskeeper II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Nathan earned $3,868 in 2019.