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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Engineer III/Department of Natural Resources
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Rachel Shilton is a Engineer III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $78,848.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Natural Resources
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Darren Carlson holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $78,760.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Jesse Trembly works as a Fire Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jesse earned $78,752 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Matthew Breen serves as a Wildlife Biologist III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $78,750.
Journey Auto Worker/Department of Natural Resources
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Joe Shand works as a Journey Auto Worker for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Joe earned $78,599 in 2019.
Engineering Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Michael Nay holds the role of Engineering Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $78,461.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Steven Christensen holds the role of Environmental Scientist III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $78,395.
Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Mark Brady works as a Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Mark earned $78,355 in 2019.
Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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Dillon Gill works as a Assistant Park Manager, Post for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Dillon earned $78,324 in 2019.
Fire Technician IV/Department of Natural Resources
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William Ames is a Fire Technician IV at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $77,964.
Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Thomas Thompson serves as a Senior GIS Analyst within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $77,942.
Golf Professional/Department of Natural Resources
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Jordan Vanorman works as a Golf Professional for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jordan earned $77,928 in 2019.
Project Geologist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Carl Ege serves as a Project Geologist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $77,917.