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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Mason Winn

Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$54,457

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $27,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $947
Benefits: $25,841
Total compensation: $54,457

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Mason Winn works as a Wildlife Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Mason earned $54,457 in 2019.

Terry Michaelis

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$54,361

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $19,427
Overtime: $18,153
Other pay: $704
Benefits: $16,078
Total compensation: $54,361

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Terry Michaelis works as a Fire Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Terry earned $54,361 in 2019.

Evan Bulla

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$54,330

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $37,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,939
Benefits: $13,764
Total compensation: $54,330

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Evan Bulla holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $54,330.

Shayne Ward

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$54,266

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $23,074
Overtime: $18,770
Other pay: $1,513
Benefits: $10,909
Total compensation: $54,266

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At Department of Natural Resources, Shayne Ward serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $54,266.

Stephanie Mills

Senior Geologist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$54,219

Sub-department: DNR Utah Geological Survey
Base pay: $36,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $314
Benefits: $17,905
Total compensation: $54,219

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Stephanie Mills holds the role of Senior Geologist at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2019, their total compensation was $54,219.

David England

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$54,173

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $33,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,521
Benefits: $18,868
Total compensation: $54,173

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David England works as a Wildlife Biologist I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. David earned $54,173 in 2019.

Seth Button

Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$54,165

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $36,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $17,251
Total compensation: $54,165

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Seth Button holds the role of Environmental Scientist III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $54,165.

Sheryl Sasaki

Administrative Assistant/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$54,161

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $32,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $224
Benefits: $21,625
Total compensation: $54,161

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Sheryl Sasaki works as a Administrative Assistant for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Sheryl earned $54,161 in 2017.

Matthew Stewart

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$54,082

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $34,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,053
Benefits: $18,648
Total compensation: $54,082

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Matthew Stewart works as a Journey Auto Worker for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Matthew earned $54,082 in 2019.

Andrew Lubbers

Automotive Assistant/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$54,073

Sub-department: DNR Natural Resources Administration
Base pay: $29,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $24,308
Total compensation: $54,073

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Andrew Lubbers works as a Automotive Assistant for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. Andrew earned $54,073 in 2019.

Matthew Briggs

Lieutenant--Dnr/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$53,994

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $29,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,041
Benefits: $23,858
Total compensation: $53,994

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Matthew Briggs works as a Lieutenant--Dnr for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Matthew earned $53,994 in 2019.

Colton Anderson

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$53,974

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $33,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,125
Benefits: $18,609
Total compensation: $53,974

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At Department of Natural Resources, Colton Anderson serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $53,974.

Lucas Mctaggart

Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$53,947

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $25,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,475
Benefits: $20,776
Total compensation: $53,947

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Lucas Mctaggart is a Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $53,947.

Matthew Bartley

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$53,885

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $33,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,405
Benefits: $18,860
Total compensation: $53,885

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At Department of Natural Resources, Matthew Bartley serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2017 pay totaled $53,885.

Kathryn Holcomb

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$53,853

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $31,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,209
Benefits: $21,035
Total compensation: $53,853

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kathryn Holcomb serves as a Wildlife Biologist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $53,853.

Paul Morris

Engineering Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$53,648

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $29,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $23,872
Total compensation: $53,648

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Paul Morris holds the role of Engineering Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $53,648.

Paul Badame

Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$53,550

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $34,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,244
Benefits: $18,014
Total compensation: $53,550

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Paul Badame is a Wildlife Coordinator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $53,550.

Ryanne Tyler

Engineering Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$53,434

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $35,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $18,353
Total compensation: $53,434

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Ryanne Tyler holds the role of Engineering Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $53,434.

Chance Christensen

Lead Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$53,429

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $31,847
Overtime: $8,541
Other pay: $440
Benefits: $12,601
Total compensation: $53,429

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Chance Christensen is a Lead Forestry Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $53,429.

Everett Taylor

Engineer IV/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$53,404

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $33,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $456
Benefits: $19,847
Total compensation: $53,404

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At Department of Natural Resources, Everett Taylor serves as a Engineer IV within Dnr Water Rights. Their 2019 pay totaled $53,404.

Morgan Williams

Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$53,167

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $27,791
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,050
Benefits: $24,326
Total compensation: $53,167

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At Department of Natural Resources, Morgan Williams serves as a Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $53,167.

Matthew Christensen

Forestry/Fire Program Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$53,072

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $28,388
Overtime: $779
Other pay: $838
Benefits: $23,067
Total compensation: $53,072

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Matthew Christensen is a Forestry/Fire Program Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $53,072.

Lindy Varney

Wildlife Licensing Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$52,912

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,490
Benefits: $23,915
Total compensation: $52,912

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Lindy Varney holds the role of Wildlife Licensing Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $52,912.

Jamie Pejza

Support Services Coordinator III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$52,719

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $30,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,098
Benefits: $21,168
Total compensation: $52,719

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Jamie Pejza works as a Support Services Coordinator III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jamie earned $52,719 in 2019.

Rebekah Stimpson

Geologist/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$52,634

Sub-department: DNR Utah Geological Survey
Base pay: $35,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $134
Benefits: $17,429
Total compensation: $52,634

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Rebekah Stimpson holds the role of Geologist at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2017, their total compensation was $52,634.

Clint Kelley

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$52,632

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $17,328
Overtime: $18,192
Other pay: $3,059
Benefits: $14,053
Total compensation: $52,632

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At Department of Natural Resources, Clint Kelley serves as a Fire Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $52,632.

Taylor Shamo

Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$52,539

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,233
Benefits: $24,825
Total compensation: $52,539

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Taylor Shamo works as a Wildlife Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Taylor earned $52,539 in 2019.

Denise Gilgen

Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$52,435

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $27,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $599
Benefits: $24,682
Total compensation: $52,435

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Denise Gilgen works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Denise earned $52,435 in 2019.

Ellis Peterson

Petroleum Engineer/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$52,395

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $34,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $842
Benefits: $17,425
Total compensation: $52,395

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Ellis Peterson holds the role of Petroleum Engineer at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $52,395.

Michael Jensen

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$52,384

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $30,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $436
Benefits: $21,805
Total compensation: $52,384

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Michael Jensen holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $52,384.

Seth Decker

Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$52,284

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $27,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,877
Benefits: $23,301
Total compensation: $52,284

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Seth Decker holds the role of Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $52,284.

Michael Partlow

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$52,211

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $28,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,207
Benefits: $22,568
Total compensation: $52,211

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Michael Partlow is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $52,211.

Jesse Trembly

Fire Technician IV/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$52,198

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $26,066
Overtime: $4,737
Other pay: $2,061
Benefits: $19,334
Total compensation: $52,198

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Jesse Trembly works as a Fire Technician IV for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Jesse earned $52,198 in 2019.

Steven Christensen

Environmental Manager/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$52,095

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $33,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $18,175
Total compensation: $52,095

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Steven Christensen is a Environmental Manager at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. 2019 total compensation came to $52,095.

Gregory Lewis

Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$52,074

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $15,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,609
Benefits: $26,385
Total compensation: $52,074

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Gregory Lewis is a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt at Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. 2019 total compensation came to $52,074.

James Reese

Engineer IV/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$51,886

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $32,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $463
Benefits: $18,788
Total compensation: $51,886

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James Reese is a Engineer IV at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2019 total compensation came to $51,886.

Jean Sweet

Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$51,814

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $24,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $27,799
Total compensation: $51,814

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Jean Sweet is a Executive Secretary at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. 2019 total compensation came to $51,814.

Kirk Rindlisbach

Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$51,790

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $12,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,403
Benefits: $24,207
Total compensation: $51,790

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Kirk Rindlisbach is a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt at Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. 2019 total compensation came to $51,790.

Tyler Thompson

Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$51,649

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $32,583
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $251
Benefits: $18,815
Total compensation: $51,649

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Tyler Thompson holds the role of Wildlife Coordinator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $51,649.

Kerry Gibson

Commissioner of Agriculture/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$51,563

Sub-department: DNR Natural Resources Administration
Base pay: $33,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $592
Benefits: $17,910
Total compensation: $51,563

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kerry Gibson serves as a Commissioner of Agriculture within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $51,563.