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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Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Chase Pili serves as a Assistant Park Manager, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $56,051.
Engineering Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Geoffrey King holds the role of Engineering Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $56,039.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Natural Resources
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Benjamin Taylor works as a Lead Heavy Equipment Operator for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Benjamin earned $56,017 in 2019.
Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Todd Nebeker works as a Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Todd earned $55,876 in 2019.
Wildlife Recreation Programs Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Nicaela Haig is a Wildlife Recreation Programs Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $55,668.
Geologist/Department of Natural Resources
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Mackenzie Cope holds the role of Geologist at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2019, their total compensation was $55,652.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Matthew Ziegler works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Matthew earned $55,643 in 2019.
Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Deborah Boren holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $55,541.
Engineering Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Kjori Shelley is a Engineering Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2019 total compensation came to $55,456.
Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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Michele Gabb is a Executive Secretary at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2019 total compensation came to $55,436.
Project Geologist/Department of Natural Resources
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Gregg Beukelman is a Project Geologist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $55,368.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Tyson Barrow works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Tyson earned $55,222 in 2019.
Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Timothy Bunot works as a Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Timothy earned $55,128 in 2019.
Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Kyle Kettle works as a Wildlife Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Kyle earned $55,126 in 2019.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Alan Mcpheeters holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $55,017.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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William Ames works as a Fire Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. William earned $54,956 in 2018.
Wildlife Licensing Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Holly Bosley is a Wildlife Licensing Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $54,953.
Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Josee Seamons is a Wildlife Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $54,862.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Cody Edwards holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $54,649.
Geological Technician/Department of Natural Resources
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Gentry Hammerschmid is a Geological Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. 2019 total compensation came to $54,643.
Engineer IV/Department of Natural Resources
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Andrew Dutson holds the role of Engineer IV at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $54,592.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Kent Phillips works as a Environmental Scientist III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Kent earned $54,462 in 2019.
Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Mason Winn works as a Wildlife Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Mason earned $54,457 in 2019.
Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Terry Michaelis works as a Fire Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Terry earned $54,361 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Evan Bulla holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $54,330.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Shayne Ward serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $54,266.
Senior Geologist/Department of Natural Resources
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Stephanie Mills holds the role of Senior Geologist at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2019, their total compensation was $54,219.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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David England works as a Wildlife Biologist I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. David earned $54,173 in 2019.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Seth Button holds the role of Environmental Scientist III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $54,165.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Natural Resources
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Sheryl Sasaki works as a Administrative Assistant for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Sheryl earned $54,161 in 2017.
Journey Auto Worker/Department of Natural Resources
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Matthew Stewart works as a Journey Auto Worker for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Matthew earned $54,082 in 2019.
Automotive Assistant/Department of Natural Resources
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Andrew Lubbers works as a Automotive Assistant for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. Andrew earned $54,073 in 2019.
Lieutenant--Dnr/Department of Natural Resources
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Matthew Briggs works as a Lieutenant--Dnr for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Matthew earned $53,994 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Colton Anderson serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $53,974.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Lucas Mctaggart is a Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $53,947.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Matthew Bartley serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $53,885.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kathryn Holcomb serves as a Wildlife Biologist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $53,853.
Engineering Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Paul Morris holds the role of Engineering Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $53,648.