Utah / Department of Natural Resources

Agency file

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 83

Pamala Hackley

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

2019 total comp

$2,388

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,463
Benefits: $186
Total compensation: $2,388

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At Department of Natural Resources, Pamala Hackley serves as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,388.

Kaylee Smith

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,388

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $186
Total compensation: $2,388

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kaylee Smith serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,388.

Connor Aste

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,384

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $186
Total compensation: $2,384

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Connor Aste works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Connor earned $2,384 in 2017.

Andrew Kimball

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,384

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33
Benefits: $186
Total compensation: $2,384

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Andrew Kimball holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $2,384.

Aysha Hilton

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,382

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,197
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $185
Total compensation: $2,382

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At Department of Natural Resources, Aysha Hilton serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,382.

Drew Mills

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,382

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $77
Benefits: $185
Total compensation: $2,382

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Drew Mills works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Drew earned $2,382 in 2019.

Lily Hampton

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,379

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $185
Total compensation: $2,379

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Lily Hampton is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,379.

Gracie Watterson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,378

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $185
Total compensation: $2,378

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At Department of Natural Resources, Gracie Watterson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,378.

Nathan Posacki

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,374

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $185
Total compensation: $2,374

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Nathan Posacki holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,374.

Audree Van Valkenburg

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,367

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $112
Benefits: $184
Total compensation: $2,367

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Audree Van Valkenburg holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,367.

Sara Syphus

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,363

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $184
Total compensation: $2,363

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At Department of Natural Resources, Sara Syphus serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,363.

Katelyn Cobia

Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,357

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $184
Total compensation: $2,357

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Katelyn Cobia holds the role of Information Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,357.

Nicholas Morrow

Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,355

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $183
Total compensation: $2,355

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Nicholas Morrow works as a Information Technician for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Nicholas earned $2,355 in 2019.

Jaren Hunsaker Jr

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,351

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $183
Total compensation: $2,351

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Jaren Hunsaker Jr works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jaren earned $2,351 in 2018.

Megan Wanlass

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,349

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $183
Total compensation: $2,349

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Megan Wanlass works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Megan earned $2,349 in 2019.

Anthony Richards

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,347

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44
Benefits: $207
Total compensation: $2,347

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Anthony Richards holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,347.

Max Migliori

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,340

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7
Benefits: $182
Total compensation: $2,340

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Max Migliori is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,340.

Culloden Graham

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,340

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $182
Total compensation: $2,340

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Culloden Graham holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,340.

Miranda Blanton

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,337

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $182
Total compensation: $2,337

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At Department of Natural Resources, Miranda Blanton serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,337.

Hudson Harsh

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,337

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $182
Total compensation: $2,337

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Hudson Harsh holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $2,337.

Matt Wall

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,334

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $336
Benefits: $182
Total compensation: $2,334

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At Department of Natural Resources, Matt Wall serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,334.

Kenton Pies

Deputy Park Ranger/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,334

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,152
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $182
Total compensation: $2,334

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Kenton Pies works as a Deputy Park Ranger for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Kenton earned $2,334 in 2019.

Samuel Spencer

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,333

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $182
Total compensation: $2,333

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Samuel Spencer works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Samuel earned $2,333 in 2018.

Samantha Orme

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,323

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $181
Total compensation: $2,323

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Samantha Orme is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $2,323.

Alex Cawley

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,320

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $180
Total compensation: $2,320

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Alex Cawley works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Alex earned $2,320 in 2019.

Kevin Shepherd

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,320

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $181
Total compensation: $2,320

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Kevin Shepherd holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,320.

Kaylie White

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,320

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $181
Total compensation: $2,320

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kaylie White serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $2,320.

Amy Ramsland

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,318

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,043
Overtime: $95
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $181
Total compensation: $2,318

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Amy Ramsland works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Amy earned $2,318 in 2017.

Kendal Allan

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,318

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $180
Total compensation: $2,318

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kendal Allan serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,318.

Emery Gunselman

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,317

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,068
Overtime: $69
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $180
Total compensation: $2,317

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Emery Gunselman holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,317.

Emily Mccall

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,314

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $165
Benefits: $196
Total compensation: $2,314

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At Department of Natural Resources, Emily Mccall serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,314.

Michael Hooper

Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,312

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $187
Benefits: $168
Total compensation: $2,312

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Michael Hooper is a Information Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $2,312.

Bradon Owens

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,311

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120
Benefits: $180
Total compensation: $2,311

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Bradon Owens holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,311.

Jarrett Upton

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,310

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $180
Total compensation: $2,310

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jarrett Upton serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,310.

Mikayla Pico

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,306

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $180
Total compensation: $2,306

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Mikayla Pico is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $2,306.

Mary Hammond

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,305

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $179
Total compensation: $2,305

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Mary Hammond works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Mary earned $2,305 in 2019.

Jonathan Hudson

Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,303

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $208
Benefits: $1,072
Total compensation: $2,303

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Jonathan Hudson is a Wildlife Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $2,303.

Brian Krupa

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,297

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $179
Total compensation: $2,297

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At Department of Natural Resources, Brian Krupa serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,297.

Robert Blandon

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,296

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $103
Benefits: $171
Total compensation: $2,296

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Robert Blandon holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,296.

Gina Garcia

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,290

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $178
Total compensation: $2,290

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At Department of Natural Resources, Gina Garcia serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $2,290.