Utah / Department of Natural Resources

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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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 14

James Vanleeuwen

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$86,487

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $48,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $669
Benefits: $37,213
Total compensation: $86,487

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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.

Tamara Prue

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$86,485

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $48,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $130
Benefits: $37,536
Total compensation: $86,485

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At Department of Natural Resources, Tamara Prue serves as a Engineering Technician IV within Dnr Water Rights. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,485.

Wade Snyder

Fire Technician IV/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$86,431

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,006
Overtime: $32,027
Other pay: $1,017
Benefits: $27,381
Total compensation: $86,431

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Wade Snyder works as a Fire Technician IV for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Wade earned $86,431 in 2019.

Monson Shaver

Cultural Resource Program Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$86,409

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $56,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $29,124
Total compensation: $86,409

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Monson Shaver works as a Cultural Resource Program Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Monson earned $86,409 in 2019.

Melinda Bennion

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$86,351

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $47,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,179
Benefits: $36,867
Total compensation: $86,351

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Melinda Bennion works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Melinda earned $86,351 in 2019.

Keith Lawrence

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$86,340

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $50,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $367
Benefits: $35,572
Total compensation: $86,340

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At Department of Natural Resources, Keith Lawrence serves as a Wildlife Biologist III within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,340.

Jonathon Arndt

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$86,214

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $34,401
Overtime: $14,114
Other pay: $2,583
Benefits: $35,116
Total compensation: $86,214

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Jonathon Arndt is a Fire Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $86,214.

Brandon Baugh

Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$86,174

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,638
Benefits: $37,215
Total compensation: $86,174

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Brandon Baugh works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Brandon earned $86,174 in 2019.

Jason Tull

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$86,129

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,847
Benefits: $37,559
Total compensation: $86,129

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Jason Tull is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $86,129.

Hollie Brown

Information Specialist IV/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$86,072

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $56,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $247
Benefits: $28,937
Total compensation: $86,072

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At Department of Natural Resources, Hollie Brown serves as a Information Specialist IV within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,072.

Michael Sovine

Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$85,956

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $41,361
Overtime: $5,578
Other pay: $1,930
Benefits: $37,086
Total compensation: $85,956

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At Department of Natural Resources, Michael Sovine serves as a Assistant Park Manager, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $85,956.

James Reese

Engineering Manager I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$85,916

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $55,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $115
Benefits: $30,339
Total compensation: $85,916

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James Reese works as a Engineering Manager I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. James earned $85,916 in 2019.

Brandon White

Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$85,799

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,320
Benefits: $29,303
Total compensation: $85,799

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At Department of Natural Resources, Brandon White serves as a Conservation Officer II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $85,799.

Justin Brimhall

Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$85,739

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $45,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,761
Benefits: $35,539
Total compensation: $85,739

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Justin Brimhall is a Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $85,739.

Edwin Gibbs

Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$85,710

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,222
Benefits: $36,790
Total compensation: $85,710

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Edwin Gibbs holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $85,710.

Jimi Gragg

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$85,674

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $49,871
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $33,833
Total compensation: $85,674

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jimi Gragg is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $85,674.

Terry Monroe

Engineer IV/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$85,354

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $53,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95
Benefits: $31,844
Total compensation: $85,354

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Terry Monroe is a Engineer IV at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2019 total compensation came to $85,354.

George Oliver

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$85,290

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $55,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $510
Benefits: $28,912
Total compensation: $85,290

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George Oliver is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $85,290.

Anita Candelaria

Wildlife Licensing Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$85,246

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $48,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $245
Benefits: $36,688
Total compensation: $85,246

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At Department of Natural Resources, Anita Candelaria serves as a Wildlife Licensing Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $85,246.

Bradley Hunt

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$85,169

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,799
Benefits: $37,222
Total compensation: $85,169

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Bradley Hunt works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Bradley earned $85,169 in 2019.

Arlo Wing

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$85,004

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $47,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $196
Benefits: $36,935
Total compensation: $85,004

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Arlo Wing works as a Wildlife Biologist I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Arlo earned $85,004 in 2019.

Thu Vo-Wood

Administrative Assistant/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$84,971

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $860
Benefits: $37,239
Total compensation: $84,971

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Thu Vo-Wood holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $84,971.

Clint Sampson

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$84,949

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,598
Benefits: $36,522
Total compensation: $84,949

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Clint Sampson works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Clint earned $84,949 in 2019.

Angela Nance

Senior Business Analyst/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$84,865

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $47,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,087
Total compensation: $84,865

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Angela Nance works as a Senior Business Analyst for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Angela earned $84,865 in 2019.

Jace Taylor

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$84,745

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $46,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,981
Benefits: $34,622
Total compensation: $84,745

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Jace Taylor is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $84,745.

Jeran Farley

Forestry, Fire & Lands Administrator/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$84,690

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $48,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $167
Benefits: $35,780
Total compensation: $84,690

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jeran Farley serves as a Forestry, Fire & Lands Administrator within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2018 pay totaled $84,690.

Benjamin Stireman

Lands Coordinator, Dnr/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$84,651

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,407
Overtime: $5,260
Other pay: $1,799
Benefits: $34,185
Total compensation: $84,651

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Benjamin Stireman works as a Lands Coordinator, Dnr for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Benjamin earned $84,651 in 2019.

Corey Auger

Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$84,563

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $35,636
Overtime: $9,317
Other pay: $5,362
Benefits: $34,248
Total compensation: $84,563

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Corey Auger works as a Fire Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Corey earned $84,563 in 2019.

Justin Richardson

Lead Auto Worker/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$84,445

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $46,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $764
Benefits: $36,860
Total compensation: $84,445

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At Department of Natural Resources, Justin Richardson serves as a Lead Auto Worker within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $84,445.

Casey Mifflin

Golf Course Superintendent I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$84,381

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,153
Benefits: $36,817
Total compensation: $84,381

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Casey Mifflin holds the role of Golf Course Superintendent I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $84,381.

Mark Kelsey

Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$84,317

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $45,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,785
Benefits: $36,709
Total compensation: $84,317

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Mark Kelsey holds the role of Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $84,317.

Daniel Keller

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$84,290

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $44,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,583
Benefits: $36,872
Total compensation: $84,290

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Daniel Keller is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $84,290.

Dustin Mitchell

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$84,276

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $44,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,271
Benefits: $35,484
Total compensation: $84,276

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At Department of Natural Resources, Dustin Mitchell serves as a Wildlife Biologist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $84,276.

William Unsworth

Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$84,204

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $48,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,493
Benefits: $30,925
Total compensation: $84,204

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William Unsworth is a Assistant Park Manager, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $84,204.

Karen Scott

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$84,152

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $48,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,231
Benefits: $33,351
Total compensation: $84,152

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Karen Scott is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $84,152.

Darren Tucker

Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$83,929

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,912
Overtime: $3,557
Other pay: $8,302
Benefits: $28,158
Total compensation: $83,929

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At Department of Natural Resources, Darren Tucker serves as a Assistant Park Manager, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $83,929.

Dion Gardner

Engineering Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$83,864

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $47,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70
Benefits: $36,786
Total compensation: $83,864

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Dion Gardner works as a Engineering Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. Dion earned $83,864 in 2019.

Zachary Anderson

Geologist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$83,797

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $51,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,356
Benefits: $31,317
Total compensation: $83,797

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Zachary Anderson works as a Geologist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Zachary earned $83,797 in 2019.

Brandon Ivory

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$83,649

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $46,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $624
Benefits: $36,590
Total compensation: $83,649

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At Department of Natural Resources, Brandon Ivory serves as a Wildlife Biologist II within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $83,649.

Jason Jones

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$83,516

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $48,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,415
Benefits: $33,363
Total compensation: $83,516

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Jason Jones holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $83,516.