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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
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 55

Stephen Newren

Financial Analyst II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$7,032
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$4,537
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29
Benefits
$2,466
Total compensation
$7,032

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Stephen Newren holds the role of Financial Analyst II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,032.

Natalie Fronk

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$7,032
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$5,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$585
Benefits
$548
Total compensation
$7,032

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Natalie Fronk holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,032.

Rosie Liao

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$7,024
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$533
Benefits
$509
Total compensation
$7,024

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Rosie Liao holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,024.

Kerry Julvezan

Intern/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$7,022
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$6,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$548
Total compensation
$7,022

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Kerry Julvezan works as a Intern for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Kerry earned $7,022 in 2017.

Frank Ipsen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$7,010
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$546
Total compensation
$7,010

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Frank Ipsen is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $7,010.

Jackson Tenney

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$6,998
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$545
Total compensation
$6,998

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Jackson Tenney works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jackson earned $6,998 in 2018.

Dia Haffar

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,997
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$544
Total compensation
$6,997

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Dia Haffar works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Dia earned $6,997 in 2019.

Alia Welsh

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,997
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$544
Total compensation
$6,997

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Alia Welsh holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $6,997.

Kaylene Graham

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,996
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,293
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$159
Benefits
$544
Total compensation
$6,996

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kaylene Graham serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $6,996.

Kolton Brailsford

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,995
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$545
Total compensation
$6,995

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Kolton Brailsford is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $6,995.

James Davidson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,985
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$544
Total compensation
$6,985

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At Department of Natural Resources, James Davidson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $6,985.

Marie Brownlee

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,982
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99
Benefits
$543
Total compensation
$6,982

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Marie Brownlee is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $6,982.

Marc Sullivan

Groundskeeper II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,975
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$543
Total compensation
$6,975

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Marc Sullivan works as a Groundskeeper II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Marc earned $6,975 in 2019.

Jennifer Bennett

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,973
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,343
Overtime
$86
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$543
Total compensation
$6,973

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Jennifer Bennett works as a Lead Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jennifer earned $6,973 in 2019.

Brendan Westley

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$6,969
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$543
Total compensation
$6,969

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Brendan Westley is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $6,969.

Olivia Macowski

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$6,960
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$6,138
Overtime
$280
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$542
Total compensation
$6,960

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Olivia Macowski works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Olivia earned $6,960 in 2017.

Carly Baker

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$6,955
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$673
Benefits
$542
Total compensation
$6,955

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At Department of Natural Resources, Carly Baker serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $6,955.

Christopher Moore

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$6,954
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$6,341
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$71
Benefits
$542
Total compensation
$6,954

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At Department of Natural Resources, Christopher Moore serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $6,954.

Austin Huff

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$6,952
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$6,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$217
Benefits
$555
Total compensation
$6,952

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Austin Huff works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Austin earned $6,952 in 2018.

Brian Eldridge

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$6,935
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$149
Benefits
$1,086
Total compensation
$6,935

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At Department of Natural Resources, Brian Eldridge serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $6,935.

Megan Argyle

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$6,928
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99
Benefits
$540
Total compensation
$6,928

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[object Object]

Megan Argyle holds the role of Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $6,928.

Maxwell Moore

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,925
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$6,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$303
Benefits
$538
Total compensation
$6,925

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Maxwell Moore works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Maxwell earned $6,925 in 2019.

Kyle Cook

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,922
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$6,245
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$138
Benefits
$539
Total compensation
$6,922

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Kyle Cook works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Kyle earned $6,922 in 2019.

Sean Evans

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,921
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$6,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$581
Total compensation
$6,921

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Sean Evans holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $6,921.

Matthew Schutt

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$6,919
Sub-department
DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay
$1,834
Overtime
$2,843
Other pay
$510
Benefits
$1,732
Total compensation
$6,919

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Matthew Schutt works as a Fire Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Matthew earned $6,919 in 2018.

Brienna Jensen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$6,915
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,318
Overtime
$29
Other pay
$30
Benefits
$539
Total compensation
$6,915

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Brienna Jensen works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Brienna earned $6,915 in 2017.

Michael Whalen

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$6,913
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,577
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$797
Benefits
$539
Total compensation
$6,913

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[object Object]

Michael Whalen works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Michael earned $6,913 in 2018.

Carol Ekker

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,911
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$553
Total compensation
$6,911

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Carol Ekker works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Carol earned $6,911 in 2019.

Katarina Kieleczawa

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$6,907
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,479
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$890
Benefits
$538
Total compensation
$6,907

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[object Object]

Katarina Kieleczawa is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $6,907.

Hailey Glenn

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,898
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$537
Total compensation
$6,898

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[object Object]

Hailey Glenn works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Hailey earned $6,898 in 2019.

Mercedes Callahan

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$6,879
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,283
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60
Benefits
$536
Total compensation
$6,879

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At Department of Natural Resources, Mercedes Callahan serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $6,879.

John Silk

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$6,870
Sub-department
DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay
$5,297
Overtime
$1,039
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$534
Total compensation
$6,870

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[object Object]

John Silk holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $6,870.

Tyson Victor

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,869
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,747
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$615
Benefits
$507
Total compensation
$6,869

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[object Object]

Tyson Victor works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Tyson earned $6,869 in 2019.

Pamela Williams

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp
$6,867
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$535
Total compensation
$6,867

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Pamela Williams is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $6,867.

Thomas Thompson

GIS Manager/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,854
Sub-department
DNR Natural Resources Administration
Base pay
$4,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$241
Benefits
$2,495
Total compensation
$6,854

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Thomas Thompson works as a GIS Manager for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. Thomas earned $6,854 in 2019.

Brayten Hyatt

Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,843
Sub-department
DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay
$4,235
Overtime
$1,914
Other pay
$176
Benefits
$519
Total compensation
$6,843

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[object Object]

Brayten Hyatt holds the role of Forestry Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $6,843.

Malcolm Tripp

Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,843
Sub-department
DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay
$4,235
Overtime
$1,914
Other pay
$176
Benefits
$519
Total compensation
$6,843

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[object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Malcolm Tripp serves as a Forestry Technician within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $6,843.

Matthew Gehring

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp
$6,841
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$5,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,206
Benefits
$533
Total compensation
$6,841

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[object Object]

Matthew Gehring is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $6,841.

Emily Boyce

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$6,814
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,283
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$531
Total compensation
$6,814

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[object Object]

Emily Boyce is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $6,814.

Brienna Jensen

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp
$6,812
Sub-department
DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay
$6,251
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30
Benefits
$531
Total compensation
$6,812

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[object Object]

Brienna Jensen holds the role of Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $6,812.