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 48

John Schnebelen

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$9,530

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $8,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $519
Benefits: $752
Total compensation: $9,530

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John Schnebelen is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $9,530.

Joel Betz Jr.

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$9,518

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $5,731
Overtime: $2,813
Other pay: $235
Benefits: $739
Total compensation: $9,518

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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 2018, their total compensation was $9,518.

Alexander King

Engineering Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,510

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $8,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $917
Total compensation: $9,510

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Alexander King works as a Engineering Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. Alexander earned $9,510 in 2019.

David Hatch

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,504

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $8,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,476
Total compensation: $9,504

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David Hatch works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. David earned $9,504 in 2019.

Courtney Sessum

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$9,464

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $8,152
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $560
Benefits: $752
Total compensation: $9,464

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Courtney Sessum is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $9,464.

David Wright

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

2019 total comp

$9,459

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,038
Benefits: $736
Total compensation: $9,459

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David Wright holds the role of Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt at Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,459.

Jonathan Gleave

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,416

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $8,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $576
Benefits: $731
Total compensation: $9,416

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Jonathan Gleave works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jonathan earned $9,416 in 2019.

Milton Asay

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,413

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $8,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $733
Total compensation: $9,413

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Milton Asay works as a General Maintenance Worker II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Milton earned $9,413 in 2019.

Tyson Wayment

Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,400

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $7,669
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,014
Benefits: $717
Total compensation: $9,400

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Tyson Wayment works as a Information Technician for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Tyson earned $9,400 in 2019.

Jessica Lewis

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,374

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $8,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $730
Total compensation: $9,374

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Jessica Lewis works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jessica earned $9,374 in 2019.

Kirsten Humphries

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,359

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $8,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $729
Total compensation: $9,359

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Kirsten Humphries holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,359.

Patrick Buhr

Park Ranger II, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,351

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $4,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $352
Benefits: $4,340
Total compensation: $9,351

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Patrick Buhr is a Park Ranger II, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $9,351.

Ryan Russon

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$9,350

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $3,097
Overtime: $5,525
Other pay: $4
Benefits: $724
Total compensation: $9,350

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Ryan Russon works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Ryan earned $9,350 in 2017.

Jaden Taylor

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$9,350

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $3,097
Overtime: $5,525
Other pay: $4
Benefits: $724
Total compensation: $9,350

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Jaden Taylor works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Jaden earned $9,350 in 2017.

Allison Thompson

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$9,346

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $8,436
Overtime: $122
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $728
Total compensation: $9,346

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Allison Thompson holds the role of General Maintenance Worker II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $9,346.

Oran Roberts

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,333

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $8,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $726
Total compensation: $9,333

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Oran Roberts is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $9,333.

Carol Reagan

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,329

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $8,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $727
Total compensation: $9,329

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Carol Reagan holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,329.

Aidan Hervey

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,327

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $8,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $726
Total compensation: $9,327

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Aidan Hervey holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,327.

Karen Roberson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$9,325

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $8,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $727
Total compensation: $9,325

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Karen Roberson holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $9,325.

Vasili Luzanau

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,316

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $8,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $326
Benefits: $754
Total compensation: $9,316

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At Department of Natural Resources, Vasili Luzanau serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,316.

Joe Sorensen

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$9,302

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $7,647
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $914
Benefits: $741
Total compensation: $9,302

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Joe Sorensen is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $9,302.

Makayla Roundy

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,281

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $8,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $554
Benefits: $712
Total compensation: $9,281

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Makayla Roundy works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Makayla earned $9,281 in 2019.

David Steward

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,279

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $8,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151
Benefits: $711
Total compensation: $9,279

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David Steward is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $9,279.

Mckenna Burton

Accounting Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$9,276

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $8,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $723
Total compensation: $9,276

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At Department of Natural Resources, Mckenna Burton serves as a Accounting Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $9,276.

Brian Eachus

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,267

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $8,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $422
Benefits: $729
Total compensation: $9,267

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Brian Eachus holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,267.

Clayton Hulet

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$9,257

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $8,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $721
Total compensation: $9,257

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Clayton Hulet holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $9,257.

Joel Betz

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,249

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $6,407
Overtime: $1,141
Other pay: $982
Benefits: $719
Total compensation: $9,249

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Joel Betz holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,249.

Cory Brown

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,249

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $6,407
Overtime: $1,141
Other pay: $982
Benefits: $719
Total compensation: $9,249

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Cory Brown works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Cory earned $9,249 in 2019.

Austin Huff

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$9,243

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $7,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $514
Benefits: $769
Total compensation: $9,243

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At Department of Natural Resources, Austin Huff serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $9,243.

Evan Rees

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,242

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $7,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,180
Benefits: $684
Total compensation: $9,242

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Evan Rees is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $9,242.

Kelly Norris

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,236

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $5,979
Overtime: $1,437
Other pay: $1,103
Benefits: $718
Total compensation: $9,236

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kelly Norris serves as a Fire Technician I within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,236.

Brion Terry

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$9,231

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $5,001
Overtime: $1,193
Other pay: $2,319
Benefits: $718
Total compensation: $9,231

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Brion Terry works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Brion earned $9,231 in 2018.

Kelsey Marshall

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$9,220

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $8,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $254
Benefits: $721
Total compensation: $9,220

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Kelsey Marshall holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $9,220.

Troy Snyder

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$9,200

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $7,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $891
Benefits: $717
Total compensation: $9,200

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Troy Snyder is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $9,200.

Alexander Lenz

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,197

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $7,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $780
Benefits: $772
Total compensation: $9,197

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Alexander Lenz works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Alexander earned $9,197 in 2019.

Donald Wiley

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$9,190

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $5,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $3,560
Total compensation: $9,190

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Donald Wiley is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $9,190.

Jose Rodriguez

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,185

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $8,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $716
Total compensation: $9,185

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Jose Rodriguez works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jose earned $9,185 in 2019.

Robin Robinson

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

2019 total comp

$9,156

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,791
Benefits: $713
Total compensation: $9,156

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At Department of Natural Resources, Robin Robinson serves as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,156.

John Loveland

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$9,155

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $8,383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $712
Total compensation: $9,155

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John Loveland works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. John earned $9,155 in 2019.

Jessica Pukahi

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$9,153

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $8,417
Overtime: $23
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $713
Total compensation: $9,153

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jessica Pukahi serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $9,153.