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 Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Georg Blommer serves as a Wildlife Biologist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $89,735.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Vance Mumford serves as a Wildlife Biologist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $89,719.
Web Content Editor I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Jennifer Biggs serves as a Web Content Editor I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $89,689.
Facilities Coordinator II/Department of Natural Resources
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Donald Harsh is a Facilities Coordinator II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $89,376.
Wildlife Program Manager/Department of Natural Resources
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Makeda Hanson holds the role of Wildlife Program Manager at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $89,180.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Kimberly Coburn holds the role of Environmental Scientist III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $89,114.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kendall Bagley serves as a Wildlife Biologist II within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $88,969.
Wildlife Licensing Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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Phillip Gray holds the role of Wildlife Licensing Coordinator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $88,922.
Engineering Manager I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Everett Taylor serves as a Engineering Manager I within Dnr Water Rights. Their 2019 pay totaled $88,765.
Geologist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Taylor Boden serves as a Geologist within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. Their 2019 pay totaled $88,711.
Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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William Zanotti is a Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $88,708.
Engineering Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Willa Knight works as a Engineering Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. Willa earned $88,557 in 2019.
Financial Analyst I/Department of Natural Resources
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Teri Akiyama is a Financial Analyst I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. 2019 total compensation came to $88,430.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Kevin Wheeler is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $88,273.
Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources
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Aaron Simon is a Senior GIS Analyst at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $88,252.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Chad Wilson is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $88,161.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Stefen Pray serves as a Conservation Officer II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $88,047.
Support Services Coordinator III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Brandon Behling serves as a Support Services Coordinator III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $88,017.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Jason Cox holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $87,964.
Engineer I/Department of Natural Resources
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Zifan Guo holds the role of Engineer I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $87,851.
Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Nathan Kota serves as a Senior GIS Analyst within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $87,778.
Park Ranger II, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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Aaron Nelson holds the role of Park Ranger II, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $87,720.
Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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Christine Swan holds the role of Wildlife Coordinator at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $87,678.
Geologist/Department of Natural Resources
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Mark Gwynn is a Geologist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $87,535.
Park Manager I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jonthon Allred works as a Park Manager I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jonthon earned $87,451 in 2019.
Financial Analyst II/Department of Natural Resources
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Sheryl Sasaki holds the role of Financial Analyst II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $87,422.
Museum/Historical Collections Curator/Department of Natural Resources
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Ryan Paul holds the role of Museum/Historical Collections Curator at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $87,366.
Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Ryan Lafontaine works as a Fire Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Ryan earned $87,204 in 2018.
Engineering Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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Dennis Sorensen works as a Engineering Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. Dennis earned $87,072 in 2019.
Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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Shane Freeman holds the role of Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,939.
Facilities Coordinator II/Department of Natural Resources
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Harold Swasey works as a Facilities Coordinator II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Harold earned $86,935 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Michael Hadley holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,851.
Golf Course Superintendent I/Department of Natural Resources
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Thomas Hughes holds the role of Golf Course Superintendent I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,841.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Michael Mccarty works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Michael earned $86,809 in 2019.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Michael Doman works as a Conservation Officer II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Michael earned $86,774 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Wade Paskett holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,734.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Zane Olsen works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Zane earned $86,610 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, John Rainbolt serves as a Wildlife Biologist III within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,573.
GIS Manager/Department of Natural Resources
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Aaron Austin holds the role of GIS Manager at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,550.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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James Vanleeuwen is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $86,487.