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 77

Michael Stewart

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,010

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,695
Overtime: $21
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $234
Total compensation: $3,010

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Michael Stewart holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,010.

Dillon Bethers

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,009

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,774
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $234
Total compensation: $3,009

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At Department of Natural Resources, Dillon Bethers serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $3,009.

Mackenzie Morris

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$3,009

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,774
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $234
Total compensation: $3,009

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Mackenzie Morris holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $3,009.

Sarah Vogtman

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$3,000

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $234
Total compensation: $3,000

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Sarah Vogtman holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,000.

Marlon Rudd

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,997

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $233
Total compensation: $2,997

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Marlon Rudd is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,997.

Makenzie Stevens

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,996

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $233
Total compensation: $2,996

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At Department of Natural Resources, Makenzie Stevens serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,996.

Ashley Hall

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,993

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,746
Overtime: $14
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $233
Total compensation: $2,993

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Ashley Hall is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $2,993.

Benjamin Northcott

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,990

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $232
Total compensation: $2,990

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At Department of Natural Resources, Benjamin Northcott serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,990.

Linda Love Porowski

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,989

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $233
Total compensation: $2,989

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At Department of Natural Resources, Linda Love Porowski serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,989.

Patrick Norris

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,983

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $232
Total compensation: $2,983

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Patrick Norris holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $2,983.

Michaila Nolop

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,983

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,544
Overtime: $173
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $266
Total compensation: $2,983

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Michaila Nolop holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $2,983.

Andrea Lamper

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,982

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,466
Overtime: $252
Other pay: $32
Benefits: $232
Total compensation: $2,982

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Andrea Lamper is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $2,982.

Daniel Hunnel

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,981

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $230
Total compensation: $2,981

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Daniel Hunnel works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Daniel earned $2,981 in 2017.

Steve Gray

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,976

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,342
Total compensation: $2,976

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Steve Gray works as a Wildlife Biologist I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Steve earned $2,976 in 2018.

Jessica Musgrave

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,964

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $231
Total compensation: $2,964

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Jessica Musgrave holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,964.

Kaylee Dyreng

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,963

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $231
Total compensation: $2,963

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kaylee Dyreng serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,963.

Tiffanee Hutton

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,963

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21
Benefits: $235
Total compensation: $2,963

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Tiffanee Hutton works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Tiffanee earned $2,963 in 2017.

Madison Beckstead

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,960

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $231
Total compensation: $2,960

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Madison Beckstead works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Madison earned $2,960 in 2018.

Melynda Carter

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,957

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $230
Total compensation: $2,957

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At Department of Natural Resources, Melynda Carter serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,957.

Pierce Kean

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,953

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $230
Total compensation: $2,953

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Pierce Kean is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $2,953.

Chad Richardson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,953

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $230
Total compensation: $2,953

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Chad Richardson works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Chad earned $2,953 in 2019.

Seth Prewitt

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,950

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $233
Total compensation: $2,950

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Seth Prewitt works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Seth earned $2,950 in 2017.

Hayley Busch

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,943

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $229
Total compensation: $2,943

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Hayley Busch holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,943.

Kamren Calder

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,942

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $229
Total compensation: $2,942

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kamren Calder serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $2,942.

Kyle Parker

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,942

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $229
Total compensation: $2,942

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Kyle Parker works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Kyle earned $2,942 in 2019.

Maddie Gillett

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,941

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $229
Total compensation: $2,941

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Maddie Gillett holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,941.

Randy Maldonado

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,939

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $229
Total compensation: $2,939

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At Department of Natural Resources, Randy Maldonado serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,939.

Gary Bergesen

Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,939

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $1,226
Total compensation: $2,939

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Gary Bergesen holds the role of Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,939.

Lee Ford

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,936

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $229
Total compensation: $2,936

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At Department of Natural Resources, Lee Ford serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,936.

Aimee Lopez

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,931

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $228
Total compensation: $2,931

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Aimee Lopez holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $2,931.

Cyrus Brundage

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,926

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $280
Benefits: $228
Total compensation: $2,926

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Cyrus Brundage works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Cyrus earned $2,926 in 2017.

Clement Wasicek

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,923

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $389
Benefits: $197
Total compensation: $2,923

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Clement Wasicek is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $2,923.

Ashleigh Miller

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,921

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $231
Total compensation: $2,921

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Ashleigh Miller is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $2,921.

Dalton Newbold

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,921

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $142
Benefits: $263
Total compensation: $2,921

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At Department of Natural Resources, Dalton Newbold serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,921.

Kendall Edwards

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,921

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $121
Benefits: $238
Total compensation: $2,921

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Kendall Edwards holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,921.

Kirsten Humphries

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,918

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $227
Total compensation: $2,918

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kirsten Humphries serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,918.

Jennifer King

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,915

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $227
Total compensation: $2,915

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Jennifer King works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jennifer earned $2,915 in 2019.

Sydney Phillips

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,913

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $227
Total compensation: $2,913

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Sydney Phillips holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,913.

Jared Hansen

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,913

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $227
Total compensation: $2,913

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Jared Hansen holds the role of Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,913.

Kimberly Salazar

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,912

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $227
Total compensation: $2,912

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Kimberly Salazar is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,912.