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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Tyler White

Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$51,523

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $28,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $672
Benefits: $22,288
Total compensation: $51,523

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Tyler White works as a Wildlife Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Tyler earned $51,523 in 2019.

Terry Monroe

Engineer III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$51,477

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $31,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28
Benefits: $19,657
Total compensation: $51,477

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Terry Monroe holds the role of Engineer III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $51,477.

Doralee Cannon

Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$51,438

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $33,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $18,310
Total compensation: $51,438

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Doralee Cannon holds the role of Executive Secretary at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $51,438.

Scott Chandler

Park Ranger I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$51,393

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $32,112
Overtime: $54
Other pay: $2,007
Benefits: $17,219
Total compensation: $51,393

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Scott Chandler is a Park Ranger I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $51,393.

Tyrell Orme

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$51,334

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,898
Benefits: $22,253
Total compensation: $51,334

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At Department of Natural Resources, Tyrell Orme serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $51,334.

Brian Butler

Retail Store Manager I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$51,319

Sub-department: DNR Utah Geological Survey
Base pay: $32,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $18,465
Total compensation: $51,319

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Brian Butler is a Retail Store Manager I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. 2019 total compensation came to $51,319.

Amber Koenig

Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$50,985

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,959
Overtime: $6,468
Other pay: $621
Benefits: $16,937
Total compensation: $50,985

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At Department of Natural Resources, Amber Koenig serves as a Forestry Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $50,985.

Suzanne Sawyer

Librarian I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$50,954

Sub-department: DNR Utah Geological Survey
Base pay: $23,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $27,034
Total compensation: $50,954

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Suzanne Sawyer works as a Librarian I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. Suzanne earned $50,954 in 2019.

Natasha Turner

Legislative & Planning Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$50,935

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $31,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $19,486
Total compensation: $50,935

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Natasha Turner holds the role of Legislative & Planning Coordinator at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $50,935.

Todd Volkening

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$50,885

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $29,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,519
Total compensation: $50,885

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At Department of Natural Resources, Todd Volkening serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $50,885.

William Winch

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$50,793

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $32,138
Overtime: $288
Other pay: $90
Benefits: $18,277
Total compensation: $50,793

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At Department of Natural Resources, William Winch serves as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $50,793.

John Schmidt

Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$50,709

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $32,106
Overtime: $464
Other pay: $1,290
Benefits: $16,849
Total compensation: $50,709

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John Schmidt works as a Fire Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. John earned $50,709 in 2017.

Matthew Christensen

Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$50,634

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $18,315
Overtime: $10,607
Other pay: $3,216
Benefits: $18,495
Total compensation: $50,634

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Matthew Christensen works as a Fire Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Matthew earned $50,634 in 2019.

Sarah Roybal

Financial Analyst III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$50,441

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $30,219
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $20,221
Total compensation: $50,441

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Sarah Roybal works as a Financial Analyst III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Sarah earned $50,441 in 2019.

Michael Abbott

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$50,405

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $27,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,503
Benefits: $21,728
Total compensation: $50,405

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Michael Abbott holds the role of Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $50,405.

Danyelle Edwards

Administrative Assistant/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$50,113

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $37,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55
Benefits: $12,932
Total compensation: $50,113

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At Department of Natural Resources, Danyelle Edwards serves as a Administrative Assistant within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $50,113.

Ashley Ostraff

Engineering Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$50,109

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $28,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95
Benefits: $21,949
Total compensation: $50,109

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At Department of Natural Resources, Ashley Ostraff serves as a Engineering Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $50,109.

Steven Keddy

Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$49,972

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $25,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,462
Benefits: $22,988
Total compensation: $49,972

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Steven Keddy holds the role of Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $49,972.

Gavin Young

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$49,952

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $20,569
Overtime: $11,760
Other pay: $1,528
Benefits: $16,096
Total compensation: $49,952

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Gavin Young is a Fire Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $49,952.

Matthew Thayn

Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$49,943

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,502
Benefits: $19,970
Total compensation: $49,943

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At Department of Natural Resources, Matthew Thayn serves as a Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $49,943.

George Sommer

Wildlife Recreation Programs Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$49,938

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $30,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,704
Benefits: $16,352
Total compensation: $49,938

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George Sommer works as a Wildlife Recreation Programs Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. George earned $49,938 in 2019.

Jennifer Winberg

Information Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$49,921

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $32,219
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $17,702
Total compensation: $49,921

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jennifer Winberg serves as a Information Specialist I within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Their 2019 pay totaled $49,921.

Stephen Newren

Wildlife Licensing Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$49,819

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $31,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,338
Benefits: $17,426
Total compensation: $49,819

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Stephen Newren holds the role of Wildlife Licensing Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $49,819.

Paul Christensen

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$49,794

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $24,265
Overtime: $10,042
Other pay: $2,733
Benefits: $12,754
Total compensation: $49,794

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At Department of Natural Resources, Paul Christensen serves as a Fire Technician II within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2017 pay totaled $49,794.

Jonathan Abbott

Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$49,766

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $24,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,238
Benefits: $23,165
Total compensation: $49,766

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Jonathan Abbott is a Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $49,766.

Rhonda Jensen

Office Specialist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$49,622

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $28,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,051
Benefits: $18,831
Total compensation: $49,622

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At Department of Natural Resources, Rhonda Jensen serves as a Office Specialist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $49,622.

Samuel Schoppe

Journey Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$49,618

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $893
Benefits: $22,667
Total compensation: $49,618

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Samuel Schoppe works as a Journey Heavy Equipment Operator for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Samuel earned $49,618 in 2019.

Jordan Lewis

Automotive Assistant/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$49,538

Sub-department: DNR Natural Resources Administration
Base pay: $30,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $18,087
Total compensation: $49,538

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Jordan Lewis works as a Automotive Assistant for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. Jordan earned $49,538 in 2019.

Jonah Womack

Park Ranger II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$49,240

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $30,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,720
Benefits: $16,010
Total compensation: $49,240

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Jonah Womack holds the role of Park Ranger II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $49,240.

Brett Branin

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$48,882

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $15,901
Overtime: $17,383
Other pay: $1,028
Benefits: $14,571
Total compensation: $48,882

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Brett Branin works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Brett earned $48,882 in 2019.

James Christensen

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$48,860

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $25,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,918
Benefits: $20,960
Total compensation: $48,860

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James Christensen works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. James earned $48,860 in 2017.

Coral O Riley

Park Ranger II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$48,607

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $30,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $16,458
Total compensation: $48,607

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At Department of Natural Resources, Coral O Riley serves as a Park Ranger II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,607.

Suzanne Steab

Engineering Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$48,507

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $27,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $20,805
Total compensation: $48,507

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Suzanne Steab is a Engineering Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. 2019 total compensation came to $48,507.

Thomas Smart

Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$48,422

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $33,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $331
Benefits: $14,721
Total compensation: $48,422

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At Department of Natural Resources, Thomas Smart serves as a Information Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,422.

Michael Durfey

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$48,351

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $28,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $303
Benefits: $19,987
Total compensation: $48,351

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Michael Durfey works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Michael earned $48,351 in 2017.

Edward Vidmar

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

2019 total comp

$48,067

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $20,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,753
Benefits: $10,652
Total compensation: $48,067

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Edward Vidmar works as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Exempt for Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. Edward earned $48,067 in 2019.

Rachel Loftus

Engineer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$48,060

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $33,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15,016
Total compensation: $48,060

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Rachel Loftus is a Engineer II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2019 total compensation came to $48,060.

Susan Odekirk

Engineer III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$48,009

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $29,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36
Benefits: $18,540
Total compensation: $48,009

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At Department of Natural Resources, Susan Odekirk serves as a Engineer III within Dnr Water Rights. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,009.

Randy Ryan

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$47,973

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,059
Benefits: $19,973
Total compensation: $47,973

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Randy Ryan works as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Randy earned $47,973 in 2017.

Ben Anderson

Engineer III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$47,923

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $29,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70
Benefits: $18,558
Total compensation: $47,923

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Ben Anderson is a Engineer III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2019 total compensation came to $47,923.