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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Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Shawn Pladas is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $15,168.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jared Black is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $15,159.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Madalyn Bills works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Madalyn earned $15,133 in 2019.
Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Dnr/Department of Natural Resources
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Sarah Hill works as a Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Dnr for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Sarah earned $15,130 in 2019.
Engineering Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Carmen Mcdonald works as a Engineering Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. Carmen earned $15,114 in 2019.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Colleen Gnehm serves as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,112.
Park Ranger II, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, William Unsworth serves as a Park Ranger II, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $15,023.
Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Dnr/Department of Natural Resources
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Gordon Spencer holds the role of Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Dnr at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2018, their total compensation was $15,019.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Tamara Lott serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,011.
Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources
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Aaron Austin is a Senior GIS Analyst at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $15,006.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kevin Denney serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $14,989.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Jennifer Aliprandini is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $14,945.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Alan Brown serves as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2019 pay totaled $14,875.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Christian Adam serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $14,806.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, John Pierre serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $14,782.
Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Baylee Hunt is a Office Specialist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $14,771.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Nicolas Fava is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $14,763.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Jadon Coleman serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $14,760.
Intern/Department of Natural Resources
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Matthew Watford is a Intern at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $14,760.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Amanda Carlile holds the role of Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $14,631.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Robell Bassett works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Robell earned $14,623 in 2019.
Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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James Hatch works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. James earned $14,604 in 2017.
Groundskeeper II/Department of Natural Resources
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Steven Raemer holds the role of Groundskeeper II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $14,496.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Jonathan Dutrow holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $14,414.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kory Lilga serves as a Conservation Officer II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $14,394.
Intern/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Lacey Moore serves as a Intern within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $14,383.
Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources
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Robin Cahoon holds the role of Wildlife Program Chief at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $14,350.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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Erma Carter is a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2017 total compensation came to $14,312.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Madelyn Ruble works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Madelyn earned $14,312 in 2018.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Colton Christenson holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $14,294.
Office Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Debbie Hyde holds the role of Office Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $14,251.
Engineer II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Karen Nay serves as a Engineer II within Dnr Water Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $14,233.
Contract/Grant Analyst I/Department of Natural Resources
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Lee Brumble works as a Contract/Grant Analyst I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Lee earned $14,207 in 2019.
Geological Technician/Department of Natural Resources
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Chelsea Samuelson holds the role of Geological Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2019, their total compensation was $14,178.
General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Edward Pinskey serves as a General Maintenance Worker II within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $14,160.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Lukas Brooks is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $14,043.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Alan Clark works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Alan earned $13,977 in 2018.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jonathan Snelson works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Jonathan earned $13,972 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jennifer O'Leary is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $13,948.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Darlene Starley is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $13,922.