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 73

Skyler Carlson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,468

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $124
Benefits: $270
Total compensation: $3,468

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At Department of Natural Resources, Skyler Carlson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,468.

David Haslam

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,468

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $270
Total compensation: $3,468

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At Department of Natural Resources, David Haslam serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,468.

Gregory Ryan

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,465

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $270
Total compensation: $3,465

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Gregory Ryan holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,465.

Hali Barkley

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,459

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118
Benefits: $270
Total compensation: $3,459

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At Department of Natural Resources, Hali Barkley serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $3,459.

Tiana Vroom

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,457

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,163
Overtime: $26
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $269
Total compensation: $3,457

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Tiana Vroom works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Tiana earned $3,457 in 2019.

Skyler Hahn

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,448

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35
Benefits: $269
Total compensation: $3,448

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Skyler Hahn works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Skyler earned $3,448 in 2019.

Bailey Newby

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,446

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $268
Total compensation: $3,446

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At Department of Natural Resources, Bailey Newby serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $3,446.

Raqeal Jensen

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,445

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $268
Total compensation: $3,445

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Raqeal Jensen works as a Lead Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Raqeal earned $3,445 in 2017.

Crystal Price

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,442

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $268
Total compensation: $3,442

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Crystal Price works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Crystal earned $3,442 in 2019.

Alix Sorensen

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,435

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49
Benefits: $299
Total compensation: $3,435

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At Department of Natural Resources, Alix Sorensen serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $3,435.

Carter Page

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,408

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $461
Benefits: $230
Total compensation: $3,408

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Carter Page is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $3,408.

Joseph Davis

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,407

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $362
Benefits: $269
Total compensation: $3,407

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At Department of Natural Resources, Joseph Davis serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $3,407.

Logan Sorensen

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,402

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69
Benefits: $260
Total compensation: $3,402

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At Department of Natural Resources, Logan Sorensen serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,402.

Nathan Stillman

Journey Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,399

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $265
Total compensation: $3,399

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Nathan Stillman works as a Journey Heavy Equipment Operator for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Nathan earned $3,399 in 2019.

Cienna Stephens

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,398

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $264
Total compensation: $3,398

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Cienna Stephens works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Cienna earned $3,398 in 2019.

Mike Newman

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,391

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,927
Overtime: $102
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $264
Total compensation: $3,391

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Mike Newman holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,391.

Braxton Christensen

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,385

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $264
Total compensation: $3,385

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Braxton Christensen holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $3,385.

Tracy Dixon

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,380

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $263
Total compensation: $3,380

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Tracy Dixon works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Tracy earned $3,380 in 2019.

Dakota Veater

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,378

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $115
Benefits: $267
Total compensation: $3,378

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Dakota Veater holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $3,378.

Audree Provard

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,377

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $213
Benefits: $248
Total compensation: $3,377

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Audree Provard is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $3,377.

Alyssa Reber

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,374

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $263
Total compensation: $3,374

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At Department of Natural Resources, Alyssa Reber serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,374.

Mckinley Jones

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,368

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $262
Total compensation: $3,368

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Mckinley Jones is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $3,368.

Mason Kemp

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,364

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $262
Total compensation: $3,364

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At Department of Natural Resources, Mason Kemp serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,364.

Andrew Sheehan

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,364

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $261
Total compensation: $3,364

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At Department of Natural Resources, Andrew Sheehan serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,364.

Landon Nielson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,364

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $136
Benefits: $273
Total compensation: $3,364

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Landon Nielson is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $3,364.

Jonathan Ramirez

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,363

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $262
Total compensation: $3,363

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jonathan Ramirez serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $3,363.

David Traudt

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,360

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $262
Total compensation: $3,360

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David Traudt is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $3,360.

Davin Hansgen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,360

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76
Benefits: $260
Total compensation: $3,360

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Davin Hansgen holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,360.

Christopher Johnson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,358

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $262
Total compensation: $3,358

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Christopher Johnson holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,358.

Austin Scott

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,358

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,079
Overtime: $17
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $261
Total compensation: $3,358

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At Department of Natural Resources, Austin Scott serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,358.

Kenneth Lone

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,357

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $262
Total compensation: $3,357

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Kenneth Lone holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,357.

Khristian Allen

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,340

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $223
Benefits: $260
Total compensation: $3,340

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Khristian Allen is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $3,340.

Luke Siddoway

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,337

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $260
Total compensation: $3,337

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Luke Siddoway works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Luke earned $3,337 in 2017.

Ryker Jarvis

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,336

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $260
Total compensation: $3,336

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Ryker Jarvis works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Ryker earned $3,336 in 2017.

Zachary Hulsey

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,334

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $260
Total compensation: $3,334

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Zachary Hulsey is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2017 total compensation came to $3,334.

Grace Richey

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,334

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $260
Total compensation: $3,334

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Grace Richey works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Grace earned $3,334 in 2019.

Bailey Bentley

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,334

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $260
Total compensation: $3,334

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At Department of Natural Resources, Bailey Bentley serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $3,334.

Ashlynn Birchell

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,333

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $260
Total compensation: $3,333

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Ashlynn Birchell is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $3,333.

Taylor Nielson

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,333

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $260
Total compensation: $3,333

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At Department of Natural Resources, Taylor Nielson serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $3,333.

Sophie Behling

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,331

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $190
Benefits: $263
Total compensation: $3,331

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Sophie Behling holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,331.