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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Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Spencer Rollo serves as a Fire Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $61,104.
Administrative Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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Tracy Wing works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Tracy earned $61,087 in 2019.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Adam Everett is a Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $60,986.
Wildlife Program Manager/Department of Natural Resources
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Dax Mangus works as a Wildlife Program Manager for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Dax earned $60,969 in 2019.
Auditor II/Department of Natural Resources
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Laura Lowe holds the role of Auditor II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. In 2018, their total compensation was $60,910.
Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Chester Whiteman serves as a Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $60,892.
Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Dwight Brinkerhoff is a Wildlife Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $60,850.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Terry Heath is a Fire Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $60,839.
Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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Paula Martin holds the role of Executive Secretary at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $60,745.
Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Patti Rose works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Patti earned $60,651 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Devin Johansen holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $60,554.
Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Shauna Haws works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Shauna earned $60,467 in 2018.
Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Sharon Preslar holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. In 2019, their total compensation was $60,291.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, John Mccarty serves as a Wildlife Biologist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $60,258.
Program Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Ryhan Sempler is a Program Specialist I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $60,116.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Cheryl Parker serves as a Environmental Scientist III within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Their 2017 pay totaled $60,059.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Matthew Thayn holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $59,790.
Administrative Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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Mindi Cox is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $59,742.
Wildlife Recreation Programs Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Valarie Fiorelli holds the role of Wildlife Recreation Programs Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $59,648.