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
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 35

R Keach Ii

State Geologist/Director, Utah Geological Survey/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$27,232

Sub-department: DNR Utah Geological Survey
Base pay: $18,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $174
Benefits: $8,498
Total compensation: $27,232

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R Keach Ii works as a State Geologist/Director, Utah Geological Survey for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. R earned $27,232 in 2019.

Laurie Backus

Park Manager III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$27,147

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $14,244
Overtime: $427
Other pay: $855
Benefits: $11,621
Total compensation: $27,147

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At Department of Natural Resources, Laurie Backus serves as a Park Manager III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $27,147.

Daniel Swasey

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

2018 total comp

$27,098

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $3,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,277
Benefits: $3,202
Total compensation: $27,098

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Daniel Swasey works as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt for Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. Daniel earned $27,098 in 2018.

Whitney Norton

Administrative Assistant/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$27,081

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $16,610
Overtime: $562
Other pay: $696
Benefits: $9,213
Total compensation: $27,081

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At Department of Natural Resources, Whitney Norton serves as a Administrative Assistant within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2018 pay totaled $27,081.

Brion Terry

Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$27,072

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $12,549
Overtime: $1,102
Other pay: $2,127
Benefits: $11,295
Total compensation: $27,072

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Brion Terry works as a Fire Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Brion earned $27,072 in 2019.

Todd Nebeker

Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$27,018

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $15,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $536
Benefits: $10,574
Total compensation: $27,018

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Todd Nebeker holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $27,018.

Kory Lilga

Conservation Officer I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$26,937

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $13,684
Overtime: $224
Other pay: $978
Benefits: $12,052
Total compensation: $26,937

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kory Lilga serves as a Conservation Officer I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $26,937.

Andrew Dutson

Engineering Manager II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$26,894

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $16,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $10,050
Total compensation: $26,894

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Andrew Dutson holds the role of Engineering Manager II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $26,894.

Stuart Bagley

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$26,889

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $22,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,101
Benefits: $2,093
Total compensation: $26,889

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Stuart Bagley holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $26,889.

Joshua Carver

Sergeant, Dnr/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$26,819

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $13,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,004
Benefits: $12,146
Total compensation: $26,819

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Joshua Carver is a Sergeant, Dnr at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $26,819.

Ryan Josie

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$26,782

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $15,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26
Benefits: $11,672
Total compensation: $26,782

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Ryan Josie holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $26,782.

Ron Larsen

Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$26,674

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $14,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $284
Benefits: $11,581
Total compensation: $26,674

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Ron Larsen works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Ron earned $26,674 in 2019.

Jeremy Spier

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$26,649

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $10,677
Overtime: $13,587
Other pay: $326
Benefits: $2,059
Total compensation: $26,649

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Jeremy Spier works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Jeremy earned $26,649 in 2019.

Thomas Smart

Wildlife Licensing Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$26,613

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $18,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $7,691
Total compensation: $26,613

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At Department of Natural Resources, Thomas Smart serves as a Wildlife Licensing Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $26,613.

Mcquae Anderson

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$26,514

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $11,190
Overtime: $10,498
Other pay: $2,774
Benefits: $2,053
Total compensation: $26,514

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Mcquae Anderson works as a Fire Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Mcquae earned $26,514 in 2019.

Alexandra Montoya-Cipollone

Office Specialist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$26,504

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $19,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $7,304
Total compensation: $26,504

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Alexandra Montoya-Cipollone holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $26,504.

Nicholas Giffin

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$26,487

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $17,411
Overtime: $3,788
Other pay: $3,230
Benefits: $2,057
Total compensation: $26,487

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At Department of Natural Resources, Nicholas Giffin serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $26,487.

Todd Miller

Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$26,324

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $15,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33
Benefits: $10,464
Total compensation: $26,324

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Todd Miller works as a Environmental Scientist III for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Todd earned $26,324 in 2019.

Chelsea Gibson

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$26,312

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $23,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $251
Benefits: $2,123
Total compensation: $26,312

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Chelsea Gibson is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $26,312.

Ethan Debauche

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$26,287

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $10,570
Overtime: $13,304
Other pay: $377
Benefits: $2,036
Total compensation: $26,287

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At Department of Natural Resources, Ethan Debauche serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2018 pay totaled $26,287.

Boyd Phillips

Engineer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$26,147

Sub-department: DNR Water Resources
Base pay: $24,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,036
Total compensation: $26,147

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At Department of Natural Resources, Boyd Phillips serves as a Engineer II within Dnr Water Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $26,147.

Timothy Bunot

Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$26,133

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $15,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $10,543
Total compensation: $26,133

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At Department of Natural Resources, Timothy Bunot serves as a Building/Grounds Supervisor II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $26,133.

Taylor Olsen

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$26,044

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $10,050
Overtime: $13,598
Other pay: $380
Benefits: $2,017
Total compensation: $26,044

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Taylor Olsen is a Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2017 total compensation came to $26,044.

Stanley Roberts Jr

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

2019 total comp

$26,019

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $58
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,934
Benefits: $2,027
Total compensation: $26,019

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Stanley Roberts Jr is a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt at Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. 2019 total compensation came to $26,019.

Isaac Johnston

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$25,997

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $9,437
Overtime: $14,498
Other pay: $49
Benefits: $2,012
Total compensation: $25,997

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Isaac Johnston holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2017, their total compensation was $25,997.

Ashley Green

Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$25,975

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $16,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98
Benefits: $9,808
Total compensation: $25,975

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Ashley Green works as a Wildlife Program Chief for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Ashley earned $25,975 in 2019.

Ryan Josie

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$25,969

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $14,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $183
Benefits: $11,413
Total compensation: $25,969

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Ryan Josie works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Ryan earned $25,969 in 2019.

Tyler Foltrauer Lair

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$25,744

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $12,121
Overtime: $11,136
Other pay: $538
Benefits: $1,950
Total compensation: $25,744

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Tyler Foltrauer Lair is a Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $25,744.

Curtis Shumway

Officer/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$25,725

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $13,015
Overtime: $632
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $12,079
Total compensation: $25,725

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Curtis Shumway holds the role of Officer at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $25,725.

Anthony Clayson

Office Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$25,703

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $13,469
Overtime: $2,042
Other pay: $355
Benefits: $9,837
Total compensation: $25,703

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Anthony Clayson works as a Office Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Anthony earned $25,703 in 2019.

Michael Thomas

Park Manager I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$25,699

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $14,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $815
Benefits: $10,609
Total compensation: $25,699

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At Department of Natural Resources, Michael Thomas serves as a Park Manager I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $25,699.

Gavin Young

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$25,687

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $9,060
Overtime: $13,746
Other pay: $84
Benefits: $2,798
Total compensation: $25,687

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Gavin Young holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $25,687.

Jason Whittaker

Park Ranger II, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$25,579

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $10,787
Overtime: $112
Other pay: $2,299
Benefits: $12,381
Total compensation: $25,579

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Jason Whittaker works as a Park Ranger II, Post for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jason earned $25,579 in 2017.

Jack Sixkiller

Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$25,572

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $17,876
Overtime: $3,050
Other pay: $2,656
Benefits: $1,990
Total compensation: $25,572

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Jack Sixkiller is a Fire Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2018 total compensation came to $25,572.

Doralee Cannon

Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$25,543

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $16,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $9,220
Total compensation: $25,543

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Doralee Cannon works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Doralee earned $25,543 in 2018.

Joshua Cooper

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$25,402

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $10,386
Overtime: $12,523
Other pay: $526
Benefits: $1,968
Total compensation: $25,402

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Joshua Cooper holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2018, their total compensation was $25,402.

Jason Lapidus

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$25,259

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $23,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $1,967
Total compensation: $25,259

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Jason Lapidus works as a General Maintenance Worker II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jason earned $25,259 in 2019.

Joel Betz Jr

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$25,231

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $10,693
Overtime: $12,286
Other pay: $302
Benefits: $1,950
Total compensation: $25,231

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Joel Betz Jr holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $25,231.

Dennis Marchant

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

2019 total comp

$25,115

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $2,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,237
Benefits: $1,956
Total compensation: $25,115

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Dennis Marchant is a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt at Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. 2019 total compensation came to $25,115.

Oscar Rodriguez

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$25,053

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $10,319
Overtime: $12,793
Other pay: $5
Benefits: $1,936
Total compensation: $25,053

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Oscar Rodriguez is a Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $25,053.