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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Brady Barney

Park Ranger II, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$31,887

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $17,974
Overtime: $971
Other pay: $1,251
Benefits: $11,691
Total compensation: $31,887

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Brady Barney works as a Park Ranger II, Post for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Brady earned $31,887 in 2018.

Corey Roper

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$31,835

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $16,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,223
Benefits: $14,458
Total compensation: $31,835

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Corey Roper is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $31,835.

Derek Kristal

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$31,818

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $12,348
Overtime: $16,626
Other pay: $380
Benefits: $2,464
Total compensation: $31,818

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Derek Kristal holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2017, their total compensation was $31,818.

Nathan Martinez

Park Manager II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$31,794

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $18,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $12,937
Total compensation: $31,794

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Nathan Martinez is a Park Manager II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $31,794.

Eric Ross

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$31,762

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $12,088
Overtime: $16,589
Other pay: $625
Benefits: $2,459
Total compensation: $31,762

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At Department of Natural Resources, Eric Ross serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2018 pay totaled $31,762.

Brian Kurta

Park Manager II, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$31,670

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $15,691
Overtime: $280
Other pay: $947
Benefits: $14,752
Total compensation: $31,670

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At Department of Natural Resources, Brian Kurta serves as a Park Manager II, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $31,670.

Justin Morris

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$31,663

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $12,018
Overtime: $16,885
Other pay: $314
Benefits: $2,446
Total compensation: $31,663

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Justin Morris holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $31,663.

Lori Wood

Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$31,576

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $17,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $13,596
Total compensation: $31,576

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Lori Wood works as a Executive Secretary for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Lori earned $31,576 in 2019.

Collin Kuehn

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$31,517

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $19,379
Overtime: $138
Other pay: $1,268
Benefits: $10,732
Total compensation: $31,517

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Collin Kuehn works as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Collin earned $31,517 in 2019.

Matthew Jarvis

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$31,478

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $12,216
Overtime: $16,803
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $2,452
Total compensation: $31,478

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Matthew Jarvis works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Matthew earned $31,478 in 2019.

Michele Racker

Financial Analyst II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$31,455

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $10,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,589
Benefits: $6,968
Total compensation: $31,455

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Michele Racker works as a Financial Analyst II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Michele earned $31,455 in 2018.

Benjamin Meraz

Park Ranger II, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$31,433

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $17,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $599
Benefits: $13,660
Total compensation: $31,433

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Benjamin Meraz works as a Park Ranger II, Post for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Benjamin earned $31,433 in 2019.

Kevin Argueta Ayala

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$31,361

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $12,129
Overtime: $16,803
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $2,423
Total compensation: $31,361

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Kevin Argueta Ayala works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Kevin earned $31,361 in 2019.

Eliasib Arreola

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$31,361

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $12,129
Overtime: $16,803
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $2,423
Total compensation: $31,361

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Eliasib Arreola works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Eliasib earned $31,361 in 2019.

James Owen

Research Consultant I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$31,313

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $18,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $12,727
Total compensation: $31,313

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James Owen is a Research Consultant I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. 2018 total compensation came to $31,313.

Dayne Doucet

Petroleum Engineer/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$31,244

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $20,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33
Benefits: $11,151
Total compensation: $31,244

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Dayne Doucet is a Petroleum Engineer at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. 2019 total compensation came to $31,244.

Jonathon Hodgkiss

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$31,166

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $12,096
Overtime: $15,663
Other pay: $994
Benefits: $2,414
Total compensation: $31,166

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jonathon Hodgkiss serves as a Fire Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $31,166.

Logan Twitchell

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$31,038

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $19,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,026
Benefits: $10,449
Total compensation: $31,038

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Logan Twitchell works as a Journey Auto Worker for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Logan earned $31,038 in 2018.

Cameron Folkersen

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$30,953

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $11,918
Overtime: $16,540
Other pay: $102
Benefits: $2,392
Total compensation: $30,953

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At Department of Natural Resources, Cameron Folkersen serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $30,953.

Gabriel Alonso

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$30,915

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $12,024
Overtime: $15,962
Other pay: $535
Benefits: $2,394
Total compensation: $30,915

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Gabriel Alonso works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Gabriel earned $30,915 in 2018.

Ryan Carter

Deputy Park Ranger/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$30,901

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $27,616
Overtime: $660
Other pay: $237
Benefits: $2,387
Total compensation: $30,901

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Ryan Carter works as a Deputy Park Ranger for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Ryan earned $30,901 in 2019.

Ethan Justinger

Conservation Officer I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$30,750

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $19,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,976
Benefits: $9,296
Total compensation: $30,750

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At Department of Natural Resources, Ethan Justinger serves as a Conservation Officer I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $30,750.

Jason Thomas

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$30,732

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $12,004
Overtime: $16,240
Other pay: $114
Benefits: $2,375
Total compensation: $30,732

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Jason Thomas works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Jason earned $30,732 in 2019.

Kevin Gunnell

Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$30,724

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $17,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $448
Benefits: $12,524
Total compensation: $30,724

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Kevin Gunnell is a Wildlife Coordinator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $30,724.

Robinson Whitten Iii

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$30,679

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $12,467
Overtime: $15,519
Other pay: $317
Benefits: $2,376
Total compensation: $30,679

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Robinson Whitten Iii is a Fire Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2017 total compensation came to $30,679.

Miller Bailey

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$30,627

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $11,901
Overtime: $15,862
Other pay: $493
Benefits: $2,372
Total compensation: $30,627

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At Department of Natural Resources, Miller Bailey serves as a Fire Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $30,627.

Austin White

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$30,499

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $11,867
Overtime: $15,801
Other pay: $470
Benefits: $2,362
Total compensation: $30,499

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Austin White holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2018, their total compensation was $30,499.

Stephen Pofelski

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$30,465

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $12,044
Overtime: $15,694
Other pay: $367
Benefits: $2,359
Total compensation: $30,465

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At Department of Natural Resources, Stephen Pofelski serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2017 pay totaled $30,465.

Greg Baird

Conservation Officer I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$30,432

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $19,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,059
Benefits: $9,026
Total compensation: $30,432

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Greg Baird is a Conservation Officer I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $30,432.

Elizabeth Skelly

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$30,398

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $11,312
Overtime: $15,890
Other pay: $841
Benefits: $2,354
Total compensation: $30,398

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Elizabeth Skelly works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Elizabeth earned $30,398 in 2018.

Aaron Deininger

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$30,338

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $11,312
Overtime: $15,890
Other pay: $787
Benefits: $2,349
Total compensation: $30,338

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At Department of Natural Resources, Aaron Deininger serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2018 pay totaled $30,338.

Candace Tschogl

Park Ranger II, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$30,317

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $17,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $372
Benefits: $12,295
Total compensation: $30,317

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At Department of Natural Resources, Candace Tschogl serves as a Park Ranger II, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $30,317.

Matthew Evans

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$30,065

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $12,173
Overtime: $15,055
Other pay: $507
Benefits: $2,329
Total compensation: $30,065

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Matthew Evans is a Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2018 total compensation came to $30,065.

Jamie Martell

Administrative Assistant/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$29,973

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $16,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $312
Benefits: $13,289
Total compensation: $29,973

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Jamie Martell holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $29,973.

Jessica Pierson

GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$29,889

Sub-department: DNR Water Resources
Base pay: $19,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $9,889
Total compensation: $29,889

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Jessica Pierson is a GIS Analyst at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $29,889.

Amy Hunnewell

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$29,804

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $10,629
Overtime: $16,633
Other pay: $236
Benefits: $2,307
Total compensation: $29,804

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At Department of Natural Resources, Amy Hunnewell serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2018 pay totaled $29,804.

Andrea Gifford

Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$29,790

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $20,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $983
Benefits: $7,885
Total compensation: $29,790

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Andrea Gifford works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Andrea earned $29,790 in 2019.

Ashley Kennedy

Office Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$29,745

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $20,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $886
Benefits: $7,919
Total compensation: $29,745

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At Department of Natural Resources, Ashley Kennedy serves as a Office Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $29,745.

Liam Mckinley

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$29,710

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $11,491
Overtime: $15,919
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $2,295
Total compensation: $29,710

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Liam Mckinley holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $29,710.

Shelly Clement

Financial Analyst I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$29,627

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $17,623
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $11,975
Total compensation: $29,627

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Shelly Clement works as a Financial Analyst I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Shelly earned $29,627 in 2019.