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 74

Judson Smedley

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,327

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $259
Total compensation: $3,327

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At Department of Natural Resources, Judson Smedley serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,327.

Lauren Schreck

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,325

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,967
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $259
Total compensation: $3,325

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Lauren Schreck is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $3,325.

Matthew Sheffer

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,323

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $259
Total compensation: $3,323

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Matthew Sheffer works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Matthew earned $3,323 in 2018.

Kylie Perkins

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,321

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $259
Total compensation: $3,321

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Kylie Perkins works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Kylie earned $3,321 in 2019.

Andrew Baggiano

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,314

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $258
Total compensation: $3,314

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Andrew Baggiano holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,314.

Stetson Harris

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,313

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,055
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $258
Total compensation: $3,313

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Stetson Harris is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $3,313.

John Mcgrath

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,311

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,748
Overtime: $306
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $258
Total compensation: $3,311

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John Mcgrath is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $3,311.

Michael Winegar

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,310

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $258
Total compensation: $3,310

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Michael Winegar holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $3,310.

Richard Peterson

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,304

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $208
Total compensation: $3,304

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Richard Peterson is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $3,304.

Stephen Bunnell

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,303

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,855
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $207
Benefits: $241
Total compensation: $3,303

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Stephen Bunnell works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Stephen earned $3,303 in 2019.

Devin Speth

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,298

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $257
Total compensation: $3,298

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Devin Speth is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $3,298.

Chris Johnson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,293

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $257
Total compensation: $3,293

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Chris Johnson is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $3,293.

Amberly Thompson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,290

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $271
Benefits: $261
Total compensation: $3,290

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At Department of Natural Resources, Amberly Thompson serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,290.

Cierra Stokes

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,289

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118
Benefits: $256
Total compensation: $3,289

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Cierra Stokes works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Cierra earned $3,289 in 2018.

Brayden Weese

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,287

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76
Benefits: $250
Total compensation: $3,287

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At Department of Natural Resources, Brayden Weese serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,287.

Jacie Mustard

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,285

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $256
Total compensation: $3,285

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Jacie Mustard is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $3,285.

Wayne Bodily

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,284

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $256
Total compensation: $3,284

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Wayne Bodily is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $3,284.

Lynnette Hansen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,281

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $256
Total compensation: $3,281

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Lynnette Hansen holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,281.

Garth Sorenson

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

2019 total comp

$3,279

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,836
Benefits: $255
Total compensation: $3,279

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Garth Sorenson is a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt at Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. 2019 total compensation came to $3,279.

Chad Hess

Deputy Park Ranger/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,278

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $255
Total compensation: $3,278

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At Department of Natural Resources, Chad Hess serves as a Deputy Park Ranger within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $3,278.

Linda Odonnell

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,270

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $180
Benefits: $255
Total compensation: $3,270

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Linda Odonnell is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $3,270.

Theresa Velazquez

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,268

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $254
Total compensation: $3,268

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At Department of Natural Resources, Theresa Velazquez serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,268.

Jacob Henry

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,267

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $254
Total compensation: $3,267

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Jacob Henry is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $3,267.

Colette Reeb

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,267

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $254
Total compensation: $3,267

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Colette Reeb is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $3,267.

Kolton Ostler

Golf Course Starter/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,264

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $254
Total compensation: $3,264

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kolton Ostler serves as a Golf Course Starter within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $3,264.

Connor Steadman

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,260

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $3,005
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $255
Total compensation: $3,260

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Connor Steadman is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $3,260.

Rebecca Bullers

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,259

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $277
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,259

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At Department of Natural Resources, Rebecca Bullers serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,259.

Laura Jones

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,248

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $253
Total compensation: $3,248

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Laura Jones works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Laura earned $3,248 in 2018.

Darian Morlan

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,248

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $3,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125
Benefits: -$286
Total compensation: $3,248

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Darian Morlan holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,248.

Kirsten Leidich

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,246

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $259
Total compensation: $3,246

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Kirsten Leidich holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,246.

Tessa Scheuer

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,245

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $253
Total compensation: $3,245

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Tessa Scheuer works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Tessa earned $3,245 in 2019.

Connor Anderson

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,244

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $2,358
Overtime: $91
Other pay: $543
Benefits: $253
Total compensation: $3,244

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Connor Anderson works as a Fire Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Connor earned $3,244 in 2018.

Hayley Smith

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,244

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $253
Total compensation: $3,244

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Hayley Smith works as a Lead Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Hayley earned $3,244 in 2017.

Antonia Androski

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,242

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,908
Overtime: $9
Other pay: $72
Benefits: $253
Total compensation: $3,242

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Antonia Androski holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,242.

Braden Coon

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,240

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $103
Benefits: $252
Total compensation: $3,240

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Braden Coon works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Braden earned $3,240 in 2019.

Morgen Dalebout

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,237

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9
Benefits: $303
Total compensation: $3,237

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Morgen Dalebout is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $3,237.

Jordan Lamb

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,227

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,844
Overtime: $132
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $251
Total compensation: $3,227

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jordan Lamb serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2017 pay totaled $3,227.

Jacob Clark

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,222

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,803
Overtime: $168
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $251
Total compensation: $3,222

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Jacob Clark works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Jacob earned $3,222 in 2018.

Ronald Farnsworth

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,221

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $794
Benefits: $251
Total compensation: $3,221

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At Department of Natural Resources, Ronald Farnsworth serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $3,221.

Justin Kilmer

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$3,214

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117
Benefits: $250
Total compensation: $3,214

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Justin Kilmer works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Justin earned $3,214 in 2019.