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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Museum/Historical Collections Curator/Department of Natural Resources
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Jonathan Till holds the role of Museum/Historical Collections Curator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $69,970.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Spencer Newman works as a Fire Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Spencer earned $69,900 in 2019.
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Tyson Gardner is a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $69,853.
Engineering Technician IV/Department of Natural Resources
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Ashley Ostraff is a Engineering Technician IV at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $69,772.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Stanley Roberts Jr serves as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Exempt within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2018 pay totaled $69,749.
Chemist/Microbiologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Brent Vuglar serves as a Chemist/Microbiologist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $69,688.
Web Content Editor I/Department of Natural Resources
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Mark Martinez is a Web Content Editor I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $69,684.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Theresa Pope works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Theresa earned $69,683 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Joshua Wright holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $69,625.
Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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Rebecca Mcbride is a Executive Secretary at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $69,609.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Brennan Hannifin works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Brennan earned $69,559 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Boyd White is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $69,528.
Wildlife Recreation Programs Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Rachael Tuckett serves as a Wildlife Recreation Programs Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $69,436.
Engineering Manager I/Department of Natural Resources
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Candice Hasenyager holds the role of Engineering Manager I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $69,385.
Park Ranger II, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Brandon Jensen serves as a Park Ranger II, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $69,359.
Museum/Historical Collections Curator/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Mary Bottomley serves as a Museum/Historical Collections Curator within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $69,342.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Christopher Michaud serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $69,339.
Environmental Scientist II/Department of Natural Resources
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David Jones is a Environmental Scientist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $69,317.
Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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Candalyn Paxton works as a Executive Secretary for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Candalyn earned $69,200 in 2019.
Accounting Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Teresa Jeter serves as a Accounting Technician III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $69,195.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Roger Mellenthin is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $69,187.
Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Sherri Petersen holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $69,175.
Assistant Golf Professional/Department of Natural Resources
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Joseph Barton holds the role of Assistant Golf Professional at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $68,744.
Engineering Technician IV/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Carmen Mcdonald serves as a Engineering Technician IV within Dnr Water Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $68,712.
Park Ranger I, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Patrick Buhr serves as a Park Ranger I, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $68,682.
Wildlife Recreation Programs Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Heather Talley is a Wildlife Recreation Programs Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $68,676.
Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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Cheryl Gustin holds the role of Executive Secretary at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2019, their total compensation was $68,650.
Engineering Manager I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Blake Bingham serves as a Engineering Manager I within Dnr Water Rights. Their 2017 pay totaled $68,585.
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Jesse Newton holds the role of Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $68,493.
Park Manager I, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Candace Smith serves as a Park Manager I, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $68,411.
Instructor/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Earl Duncombe serves as a Instructor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $68,406.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Melissa Landeen serves as a Wildlife Biologist III within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $68,247.
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Steven Wolf serves as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $68,195.
Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Amanda Bagley holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $68,118.
Accounting Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Ashley Alvis is a Accounting Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $68,002.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jonathan Hudson works as a Wildlife Biologist I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jonathan earned $67,975 in 2019.
Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Natural Resources
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Robert Middlemas is a Building/Grounds Supervisor I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $67,900.
Assistant Golf Professional/Department of Natural Resources
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Stuart Nelson is a Assistant Golf Professional at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $67,890.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Adam Kavalunas is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $67,850.
Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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David Ketron holds the role of Wildlife Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $67,823.