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 80

Benjamin Butler

Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,709

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $211
Total compensation: $2,709

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Benjamin Butler is a Information Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $2,709.

Amanda Lavin

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,707

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $211
Total compensation: $2,707

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Amanda Lavin is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $2,707.

Jake Dursteler

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,706

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $211
Total compensation: $2,706

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Jake Dursteler is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,706.

Zach Freeman

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,704

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,493
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $211
Total compensation: $2,704

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Zach Freeman is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $2,704.

Ashley Stubbs

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,703

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $211
Total compensation: $2,703

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Ashley Stubbs works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Ashley earned $2,703 in 2017.

Niklaus Hammer

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,702

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $211
Total compensation: $2,702

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Niklaus Hammer works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Niklaus earned $2,702 in 2018.

Trevor Crandall

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,700

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33
Benefits: $211
Total compensation: $2,700

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At Department of Natural Resources, Trevor Crandall serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2017 pay totaled $2,700.

Cassidy Kogianes

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,696

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $217
Total compensation: $2,696

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Cassidy Kogianes is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $2,696.

Dillon Gill

Park Ranger I, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,695

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $148
Benefits: $1,219
Total compensation: $2,695

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At Department of Natural Resources, Dillon Gill serves as a Park Ranger I, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,695.

Lilia Brown

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,694

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $132
Benefits: $210
Total compensation: $2,694

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Lilia Brown holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $2,694.

Bryce Johnston

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,692

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $210
Total compensation: $2,692

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Bryce Johnston works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Bryce earned $2,692 in 2018.

Colson Argyle

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,690

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $210
Total compensation: $2,690

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At Department of Natural Resources, Colson Argyle serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,690.

Wyatt Furnish

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,689

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $210
Total compensation: $2,689

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Wyatt Furnish holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,689.

Connor Hacking

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,682

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33
Benefits: $209
Total compensation: $2,682

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Connor Hacking works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Connor earned $2,682 in 2017.

Sydney Kahl

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,678

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,264
Overtime: $207
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $208
Total compensation: $2,678

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Sydney Kahl is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $2,678.

Landon Nielson

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,677

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $262
Benefits: $230
Total compensation: $2,677

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Landon Nielson holds the role of Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,677.

Sean Robison

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,675

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $226
Total compensation: $2,675

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At Department of Natural Resources, Sean Robison serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,675.

Cody Payne

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,670

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $209
Total compensation: $2,670

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Cody Payne is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $2,670.

Brynlee Sorenson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,664

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $207
Total compensation: $2,664

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Brynlee Sorenson is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,664.

Aspen Harsh

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,664

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $208
Total compensation: $2,664

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Aspen Harsh is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $2,664.

Edward Shunk

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,659

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $207
Total compensation: $2,659

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Edward Shunk holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,659.

Jacob Powell

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,657

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $207
Total compensation: $2,657

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Jacob Powell is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $2,657.

Patrick O'Flynn

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,655

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $207
Total compensation: $2,655

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Patrick O'Flynn holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $2,655.

Jerrie Duke

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,654

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,380
Overtime: $68
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $207
Total compensation: $2,654

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Jerrie Duke works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jerrie earned $2,654 in 2017.

Luis Vidal

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,649

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $206
Total compensation: $2,649

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Luis Vidal holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,649.

Jack Stearns

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,648

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $206
Total compensation: $2,648

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jack Stearns serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,648.

Nathan Rosvall

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,640

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $206
Total compensation: $2,640

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Nathan Rosvall is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $2,640.

Jorden Fulkerson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,640

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $206
Total compensation: $2,640

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Jorden Fulkerson holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,640.

Jason Reney

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

2019 total comp

$2,635

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,792
Benefits: $205
Total compensation: $2,635

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Jason Reney holds the role of Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt at Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,635.

Jennifer Plecki

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,633

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $205
Total compensation: $2,633

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Jennifer Plecki holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,633.

Braiden Rasmussen

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,629

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82
Benefits: $204
Total compensation: $2,629

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Braiden Rasmussen works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Braiden earned $2,629 in 2019.

Stanton Akana

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,617

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $204
Total compensation: $2,617

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At Department of Natural Resources, Stanton Akana serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,617.

Jamie Lazenby

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,617

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $204
Total compensation: $2,617

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Jamie Lazenby works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jamie earned $2,617 in 2019.

Brendan Cocker

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,604

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,319
Overtime: $82
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $203
Total compensation: $2,604

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Brendan Cocker works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Brendan earned $2,604 in 2017.

Robert Bennett

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,603

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $203
Total compensation: $2,603

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Robert Bennett is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,603.

Bryce Smith

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,600

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $203
Total compensation: $2,600

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At Department of Natural Resources, Bryce Smith serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,600.

Garrett Woolstenhulme

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,600

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $203
Total compensation: $2,600

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Garrett Woolstenhulme is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $2,600.

Elicia Grigg

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,598

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $195
Benefits: $187
Total compensation: $2,598

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At Department of Natural Resources, Elicia Grigg serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,598.

Hayley Procarione

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,589

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $202
Total compensation: $2,589

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Hayley Procarione works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Hayley earned $2,589 in 2018.

Zackery Muhlestein

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,588

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,387
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $202
Total compensation: $2,588

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Zackery Muhlestein is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $2,588.