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 53

James Brownlee

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,545

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $6,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $587
Total compensation: $7,545

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At Department of Natural Resources, James Brownlee serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,545.

Tyler White

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$7,543

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $6,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $588
Total compensation: $7,543

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Tyler White works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Tyler earned $7,543 in 2018.

Talin Robison

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,518

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $6,813
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $121
Benefits: $584
Total compensation: $7,518

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Talin Robison holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,518.

Allie Richardson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$7,510

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $6,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $897
Benefits: $585
Total compensation: $7,510

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Allie Richardson works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Allie earned $7,510 in 2018.

Kiya Kelsey

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,505

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $6,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $584
Total compensation: $7,505

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kiya Kelsey serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,505.

Jessie Ekker

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,503

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $6,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $584
Total compensation: $7,503

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jessie Ekker serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,503.

Andrew Todachinnie

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$7,499

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $6,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $584
Total compensation: $7,499

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At Department of Natural Resources, Andrew Todachinnie serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2017 pay totaled $7,499.

Daniel Mateer

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$7,494

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $6,355
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $555
Benefits: $584
Total compensation: $7,494

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Daniel Mateer works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Daniel earned $7,494 in 2018.

Joseph Zeller

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$7,492

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $6,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80
Benefits: $584
Total compensation: $7,492

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Joseph Zeller is a General Maintenance Worker II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $7,492.

Jesse Petroski

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,483

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $6,841
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $583
Total compensation: $7,483

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Jesse Petroski is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $7,483.

Abriana Dockstader

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,468

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $6,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $581
Total compensation: $7,468

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Abriana Dockstader works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Abriana earned $7,468 in 2019.

Taylor Shamo

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,450

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $271
Benefits: $3,565
Total compensation: $7,450

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Taylor Shamo holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,450.

Nathan Rosvall

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$7,434

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $6,115
Overtime: $741
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $579
Total compensation: $7,434

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Nathan Rosvall works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Nathan earned $7,434 in 2018.

Nicholas Goodman Jr.

Conservation Officer I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$7,433

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $4,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $146
Benefits: $2,910
Total compensation: $7,433

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Nicholas Goodman Jr. works as a Conservation Officer I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Nicholas earned $7,433 in 2018.

Jill Goodwin

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,425

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $6,794
Overtime: $53
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $578
Total compensation: $7,425

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jill Goodwin holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,425.

Reuben Frey

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$7,420

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $6,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $371
Benefits: $578
Total compensation: $7,420

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Reuben Frey works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Reuben earned $7,420 in 2018.

Jill Bills

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,416

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $6,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $577
Total compensation: $7,416

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Jill Bills holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,416.

Travis Blackhurst

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$7,412

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $6,479
Overtime: $202
Other pay: $151
Benefits: $579
Total compensation: $7,412

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Travis Blackhurst serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $7,412.

Nicholas Ragucci

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,408

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $6,426
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $407
Benefits: $576
Total compensation: $7,408

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Nicholas Ragucci works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Nicholas earned $7,408 in 2019.

Sidney Jensen

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,398

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $6,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,149
Total compensation: $7,398

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Sidney Jensen is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $7,398.

Nathan Christiansen

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,396

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $6,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $575
Total compensation: $7,396

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Nathan Christiansen is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $7,396.

Grayci Lucio

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,395

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $6,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $575
Total compensation: $7,395

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Grayci Lucio is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $7,395.

Barbara Sugarman

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$7,391

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $6,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $581
Benefits: $592
Total compensation: $7,391

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Barbara Sugarman is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $7,391.

Devin Christensen

Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,390

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $5,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $906
Benefits: $808
Total compensation: $7,390

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Devin Christensen works as a Conservation Officer II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Devin earned $7,390 in 2019.

Kami Hepworth

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,387

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $6,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $486
Benefits: $573
Total compensation: $7,387

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Kami Hepworth serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,387.

Taylor Beaman

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$7,386

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $6,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $461
Benefits: $575
Total compensation: $7,386

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Taylor Beaman works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Taylor earned $7,386 in 2018.

Derrick Starley

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,384

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $5,424
Overtime: $600
Other pay: $799
Benefits: $561
Total compensation: $7,384

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Derrick Starley holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,384.

Saige Culbertson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$7,379

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $6,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $575
Total compensation: $7,379

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Saige Culbertson is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $7,379.

Jacey Corrente

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,370

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $6,107
Overtime: $690
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $573
Total compensation: $7,370

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jacey Corrente is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $7,370.

Lyle Coutts

Park Ranger II, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,369

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $4,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,840
Total compensation: $7,369

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Lyle Coutts serves as a Park Ranger II, Post within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,369.

Joe Francis

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$7,366

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $4,308
Overtime: $1,873
Other pay: $612
Benefits: $572
Total compensation: $7,366

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Joe Francis holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2017, their total compensation was $7,366.

Riley Braman

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,363

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $5,929
Overtime: $862
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $572
Total compensation: $7,363

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Riley Braman holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,363.

Sylvia Ronquillo

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$7,362

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $6,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $503
Benefits: $576
Total compensation: $7,362

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Sylvia Ronquillo is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $7,362.

Clayton Rhoades

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,362

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $4,353
Overtime: $1,662
Other pay: $777
Benefits: $571
Total compensation: $7,362

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Clayton Rhoades holds the role of Fire Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,362.

Taylor Horton

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,340

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $6,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $728
Benefits: $571
Total compensation: $7,340

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Taylor Horton works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Taylor earned $7,340 in 2019.

Thomas Barney

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$7,315

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $4,542
Overtime: $2,027
Other pay: $177
Benefits: $568
Total compensation: $7,315

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Thomas Barney holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2018, their total compensation was $7,315.

Aidan Hervey

Golf Course Starter/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,306

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $6,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $569
Total compensation: $7,306

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Aidan Hervey works as a Golf Course Starter for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Aidan earned $7,306 in 2019.

Weston Pearce

Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$7,298

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32
Benefits: $3,427
Total compensation: $7,298

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Weston Pearce works as a Wildlife Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Weston earned $7,298 in 2017.

Wingsze Chan

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$7,295

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $6,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $568
Total compensation: $7,295

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Wingsze Chan works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Wingsze earned $7,295 in 2019.

Stephanie Simandl

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$7,294

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $6,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $283
Benefits: $587
Total compensation: $7,294

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Stephanie Simandl holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $7,294.