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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Kyle Scott

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,599

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $280
Total compensation: $3,599

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Kyle Scott is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $3,599.

Richard Grange

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,596

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $280
Total compensation: $3,596

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Richard Grange works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Richard earned $3,596 in 2019.

Collin Kuehn

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,596

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $280
Total compensation: $3,596

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Collin Kuehn works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Collin earned $3,596 in 2017.

Connie Beam

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,578

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,299
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $279
Total compensation: $3,578

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Connie Beam works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Connie earned $3,578 in 2019.

Emily Thatcher

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,573

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $278
Total compensation: $3,573

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Emily Thatcher holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,573.

Tyler Johnson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,570

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $278
Total compensation: $3,570

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Tyler Johnson is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $3,570.

Traeson Hatch

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,569

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $278
Total compensation: $3,569

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Traeson Hatch is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $3,569.

Thomas Jacques

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,569

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $264
Benefits: $283
Total compensation: $3,569

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Thomas Jacques is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $3,569.

Kirk Williamson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,568

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $278
Total compensation: $3,568

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Kirk Williamson works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Kirk earned $3,568 in 2019.

Shawn Hawk

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,567

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $278
Total compensation: $3,567

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At Department of Natural Resources, Shawn Hawk serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,567.

Moriah Gamache

Engineer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,567

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $2,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95
Benefits: $1,099
Total compensation: $3,567

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At Department of Natural Resources, Moriah Gamache serves as a Engineer II within Dnr Water Rights. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,567.

Christopher Lillis

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,564

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $278
Total compensation: $3,564

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Christopher Lillis holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $3,564.

Alex Marsden

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,559

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $277
Total compensation: $3,559

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At Department of Natural Resources, Alex Marsden serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,559.

Patricia Silva

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,559

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $277
Total compensation: $3,559

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Patricia Silva holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,559.

Trapper Trussell

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,559

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $277
Total compensation: $3,559

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Trapper Trussell works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Trapper earned $3,559 in 2017.

Andrea Lamper

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,553

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,182
Overtime: $94
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $277
Total compensation: $3,553

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Andrea Lamper holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,553.

Caleb Pettigrew

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,550

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,861
Overtime: $414
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $276
Total compensation: $3,550

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Caleb Pettigrew serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,550.

Maddison Eborn

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,547

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $311
Benefits: $276
Total compensation: $3,547

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Maddison Eborn holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,547.

Nicholas Greenhawt

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,545

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,270
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $276
Total compensation: $3,545

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Nicholas Greenhawt holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,545.

Trenton Utley

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,541

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $276
Total compensation: $3,541

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Trenton Utley holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,541.

Jake Nielson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,533

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $275
Total compensation: $3,533

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Jake Nielson is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $3,533.

Robert Meinrod

Driver/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,532

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $276
Total compensation: $3,532

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Robert Meinrod is a Driver at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $3,532.

Coby Curtis

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,529

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $275
Total compensation: $3,529

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At Department of Natural Resources, Coby Curtis serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,529.

Jordan Lowe

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,524

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $556
Benefits: $274
Total compensation: $3,524

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jordan Lowe serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,524.

Hunter Pehrson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,524

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $155
Benefits: $262
Total compensation: $3,524

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At Department of Natural Resources, Hunter Pehrson serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,524.

Austin Adams

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,519

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,125
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $129
Benefits: $264
Total compensation: $3,519

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At Department of Natural Resources, Austin Adams serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,519.

Patrick Bixler

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,518

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $260
Total compensation: $3,518

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Patrick Bixler works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Patrick earned $3,518 in 2019.

Greg Spring

Deputy Park Ranger/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,517

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $274
Total compensation: $3,517

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Greg Spring is a Deputy Park Ranger at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $3,517.

Spencer Bryant

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,516

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $165
Benefits: $274
Total compensation: $3,516

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Spencer Bryant holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $3,516.

Patrick Obryan

Engineering Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,514

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $3,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $274
Total compensation: $3,514

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Patrick Obryan is a Engineering Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2017 total compensation came to $3,514.

Shanda Tew

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,511

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $183
Benefits: $259
Total compensation: $3,511

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Shanda Tew works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Shanda earned $3,511 in 2019.

Max Sanders

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,510

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $273
Total compensation: $3,510

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Max Sanders holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,510.

Erik Jemison

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,501

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59
Benefits: $273
Total compensation: $3,501

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Erik Jemison holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,501.

Hayden Hallows

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,499

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $272
Total compensation: $3,499

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At Department of Natural Resources, Hayden Hallows serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,499.

Nikelle Brown

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,496

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $207
Benefits: $312
Total compensation: $3,496

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Nikelle Brown is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $3,496.

Steven Hachenberg

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,492

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $271
Total compensation: $3,492

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Steven Hachenberg is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $3,492.

Jacob Laursen

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,490

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,219
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $271
Total compensation: $3,490

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Jacob Laursen holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,490.

Chezney Lindsay

Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,489

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $3,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $271
Total compensation: $3,489

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Chezney Lindsay works as a Forestry Technician for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Chezney earned $3,489 in 2019.

Sarah Catalano

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,488

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $271
Total compensation: $3,488

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Sarah Catalano works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Sarah earned $3,488 in 2019.

Alyssa Brunson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,487

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $272
Total compensation: $3,487

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At Department of Natural Resources, Alyssa Brunson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $3,487.