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 I/Department of Natural Resources
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James Rackl is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $5,358.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Hillarie Wixom serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,357.
Intern/Department of Natural Resources
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Benjamin Barton holds the role of Intern at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2018, their total compensation was $5,357.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Skyler Smith holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,351.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Caitlyn Mattson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,346.
Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources
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William Jerome works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. William earned $5,340 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Valerie Rayburn serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,340.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kaylene Graham serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,337.
Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Michael Ho serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,333.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kalyssa Smith serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,332.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Gisele Lacerda is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $5,326.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Calvin Bell serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,325.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Tade Wilson holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,318.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Breanna Lemons works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Breanna earned $5,315 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Elizabeth Tuttle works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Elizabeth earned $5,305 in 2017.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Kayla Dockstader holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,303.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Matti Critchlow is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $5,301.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Kaybri Monroe holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,300.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Chris Johnson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,298.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Shanda Chase is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $5,284.
Driver/Department of Natural Resources
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Harmon Sowards is a Driver at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $5,278.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Nathan Webb serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $5,267.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jason Bird works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jason earned $5,266 in 2017.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Paul Bushman serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $5,254.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Brennah Couture is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $5,231.
General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources
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Jeffrey Smith is a General Maintenance Worker II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $5,230.
Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Mason Mcilnay serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,224.
Forestry/Fire Program Manager I/Department of Natural Resources
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Mckenna Christiansen is a Forestry/Fire Program Manager I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $5,223.
Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Brent Alexander is a Wildlife Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $5,220.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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Annalee Hovinga works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Annalee earned $5,220 in 2019.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Elaina Koontz serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,216.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Havaleh Rohloff holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,211.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Christian Gastelum works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Christian earned $5,210 in 2018.
Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Simone Petersen serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,209.
Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Sean Redmond holds the role of Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,208.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Savannah Jessop works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Savannah earned $5,207 in 2019.
Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Hunter Gray serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,198.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Adam Nelson is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $5,190.
Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources
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Weston Poulson is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $5,171.
Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources
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Rowdy Jensen holds the role of Forestry Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,170.