Utah / Department of Natural Resources

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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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Brienna Spencer

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,735

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $11,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120
Benefits: $991
Total compensation: $12,735

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At Department of Natural Resources, Brienna Spencer serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,735.

James Wells

Park Manager II, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,720

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $8,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $212
Benefits: $3,976
Total compensation: $12,720

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James Wells is a Park Manager II, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $12,720.

Kjori Shelley

Engineering Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,701

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $7,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,237
Total compensation: $12,701

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Kjori Shelley holds the role of Engineering Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,701.

Keghan Connor

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,640

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $10,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,289
Benefits: $973
Total compensation: $12,640

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At Department of Natural Resources, Keghan Connor serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,640.

Dallon Anderson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,640

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $10,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $888
Benefits: $984
Total compensation: $12,640

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Dallon Anderson is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $12,640.

David Harris

Parks Regional Manager/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,585

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $7,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,432
Total compensation: $12,585

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David Harris is a Parks Regional Manager at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $12,585.

Jessica Rosado

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,580

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $11,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $280
Benefits: $980
Total compensation: $12,580

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Jessica Rosado works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jessica earned $12,580 in 2019.

Jason Kava

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$12,580

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $7,386
Overtime: $3,376
Other pay: $923
Benefits: $896
Total compensation: $12,580

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Jason Kava holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2018, their total compensation was $12,580.

Kathleen Farmer

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,549

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $11,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $209
Benefits: $978
Total compensation: $12,549

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Kathleen Farmer holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,549.

Michelle Byrne

GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,533

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $8,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $4,173
Total compensation: $12,533

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Michelle Byrne works as a GIS Analyst for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Michelle earned $12,533 in 2019.

David Ohanlon Jr

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$12,521

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $11,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $445
Benefits: $988
Total compensation: $12,521

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Pay Components: [object Object]

David Ohanlon Jr holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $12,521.

Kyson Larsen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,505

Sub-department: DNR Natural Resources Administration
Base pay: $11,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $973
Total compensation: $12,505

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Kyson Larsen holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,505.

Nina Andrews

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,488

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $10,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $617
Benefits: $1,018
Total compensation: $12,488

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Nina Andrews works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Nina earned $12,488 in 2019.

Dillon Gill

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$12,465

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $11,219
Overtime: $75
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $971
Total compensation: $12,465

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Dillon Gill holds the role of Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $12,465.

Stephen Sharp

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,443

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $11,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $968
Total compensation: $12,443

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Stephen Sharp holds the role of Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,443.

Adam Miranowski

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,422

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $5,154
Overtime: $6,279
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $960
Total compensation: $12,422

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Adam Miranowski works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Adam earned $12,422 in 2019.

Andrew Pape

Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,395

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $7,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20
Benefits: $4,638
Total compensation: $12,395

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At Department of Natural Resources, Andrew Pape serves as a Wildlife Specialist within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,395.

Jordan Dimick

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,387

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $10,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $676
Benefits: $964
Total compensation: $12,387

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Jordan Dimick holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,387.

Thomas Six

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$12,371

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $10,848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $559
Benefits: $964
Total compensation: $12,371

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Thomas Six holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $12,371.

Tyler Alvarez

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$12,369

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $10,710
Overtime: $668
Other pay: $28
Benefits: $963
Total compensation: $12,369

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Tyler Alvarez holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $12,369.

Charity Owens

Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,350

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $6,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $306
Benefits: $5,993
Total compensation: $12,350

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Charity Owens holds the role of Assistant Park Manager, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,350.

Danielle Aranda

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,346

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $10,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,073
Benefits: $961
Total compensation: $12,346

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Danielle Aranda serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,346.

Michael Scott

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,339

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $11,379
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $961
Total compensation: $12,339

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Michael Scott works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Michael earned $12,339 in 2019.

Rosita Bowles

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,318

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $10,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $959
Total compensation: $12,318

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At Department of Natural Resources, Rosita Bowles serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,318.

Jason Kava

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$12,307

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $7,940
Overtime: $2,434
Other pay: $896
Benefits: $1,037
Total compensation: $12,307

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Jason Kava holds the role of Fire Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2018, their total compensation was $12,307.

Nicholas Dastrup

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,272

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $10,867
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $476
Benefits: $928
Total compensation: $12,272

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Nicholas Dastrup is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $12,272.

Joseph Francis

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$12,270

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $3,982
Overtime: $7,246
Other pay: $92
Benefits: $949
Total compensation: $12,270

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Joseph Francis holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2018, their total compensation was $12,270.

Charles Bott

Wildlife Program Manager/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,262

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $7,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $139
Benefits: $4,756
Total compensation: $12,262

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At Department of Natural Resources, Charles Bott serves as a Wildlife Program Manager within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,262.

Debra Hayes

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,260

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $11,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $954
Total compensation: $12,260

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At Department of Natural Resources, Debra Hayes serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,260.

Logan Johnson

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$12,207

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $10,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,035
Benefits: $984
Total compensation: $12,207

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Logan Johnson is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $12,207.

Ryan Richins

Golf Course Superintendent I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,187

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $7,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $4,731
Total compensation: $12,187

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At Department of Natural Resources, Ryan Richins serves as a Golf Course Superintendent I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,187.

Jason Bird

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,176

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $10,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $543
Benefits: $919
Total compensation: $12,176

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jason Bird holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,176.

Gary Christensen

Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,159

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $5,589
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $814
Benefits: $5,755
Total compensation: $12,159

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Gary Christensen holds the role of Wildlife Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,159.

Kris Jenkins

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$12,090

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $11,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $942
Total compensation: $12,090

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kris Jenkins serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $12,090.

Jessica Valestin

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,079

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $11,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $941
Total compensation: $12,079

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jessica Valestin serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,079.

Randy Harrison

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,045

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $7,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $4,909
Total compensation: $12,045

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At Department of Natural Resources, Randy Harrison serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $12,045.

Travis Murray

Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,041

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $11,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $938
Total compensation: $12,041

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Travis Murray holds the role of Forestry Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,041.

Mark Arrietta

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$12,038

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $8,497
Overtime: $391
Other pay: $2,213
Benefits: $938
Total compensation: $12,038

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Mark Arrietta is a Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2018 total compensation came to $12,038.

Lorie Morrison

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,024

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $10,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $936
Total compensation: $12,024

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Lorie Morrison works as a Lead Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Lorie earned $12,024 in 2019.

Wyat Hansen

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$12,017

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $10,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $113
Benefits: $952
Total compensation: $12,017

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Wyat Hansen is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $12,017.