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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Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Natural Resources
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Thomas Halladay works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Thomas earned $74,784 in 2019.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Natural Resources
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Steven Thomas works as a Lead Heavy Equipment Operator for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Steven earned $74,762 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Katherine Creighton works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Katherine earned $74,704 in 2019.
Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Jamie Martell serves as a Executive Secretary within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $74,671.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Kenneth Ludwig is a Fire Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $74,588.
Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Dewayne Mower holds the role of Wildlife Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $74,483.
Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Christopher Lee serves as a Building/Grounds Supervisor I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $74,452.
Geologist/Department of Natural Resources
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Adam Hiscock works as a Geologist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Adam earned $74,432 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Weston Pearce holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $74,429.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Erin Vandyke works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Erin earned $74,405 in 2019.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Natural Resources
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Jalynn Eggett Jr is a Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $74,359.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Earl Levanger serves as a Fire Technician III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $74,341.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Chance Broderius serves as a Wildlife Biologist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $74,299.
Paleontology Assistant/Department of Natural Resources
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Martha Hayden holds the role of Paleontology Assistant at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2019, their total compensation was $74,266.
Accounting Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Linda Bennett holds the role of Accounting Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2019, their total compensation was $74,089.
Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Natural Resources
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Andrew Goodwin holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $74,047.
Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Roger Stringham serves as a Wildlife Coordinator within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,970.
Geologist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Stanley Smith serves as a Geologist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $73,958.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Shane Hill is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $73,929.
Graphics Arts Specialist II/Department of Natural Resources
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John Good works as a Graphics Arts Specialist II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. John earned $73,927 in 2019.
Assistant Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources
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Kevin Gunnell holds the role of Assistant Wildlife Program Chief at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $73,856.
Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Gregory Struiksma works as a Fire Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Gregory earned $73,808 in 2017.
Trainer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Blanche Smith is a Trainer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $73,741.
Senior Geological Technician/Department of Natural Resources
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John Dempster is a Senior Geological Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $73,647.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Joseph Christensen holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $73,637.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Amy Vande Voort works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Amy earned $73,586 in 2019.
Engineering Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Norma Janko serves as a Engineering Technician III within Dnr Water Rights. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,521.
Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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Steven Bullock holds the role of Assistant Park Manager, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $73,380.
Engineering Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Brandon Mellor works as a Engineering Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. Brandon earned $73,351 in 2019.
Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Elizabeth Moore serves as a Senior GIS Analyst within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,304.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Brent Alexander serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,277.
Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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Craig Schaugaard holds the role of Wildlife Coordinator at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $73,274.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Tana Newton holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $73,186.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Avery Cook works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Avery earned $73,186 in 2019.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Heber Heyder is a Fire Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $73,070.
Outreach Programs Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Monica Stamm is a Outreach Programs Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $73,010.
Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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Drew Dittmer is a Wildlife Coordinator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $72,956.
Park Manager III/Department of Natural Resources
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Jonathan Hunt is a Park Manager III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $72,929.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Thomas Cook serves as a Wildlife Biologist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,869.
Engineering Technician I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Sonia Nava serves as a Engineering Technician I within Dnr Water Rights. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,837.