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 84

Paul Wayman

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,288

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $178
Total compensation: $2,288

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Paul Wayman is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,288.

Saria Bryan

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,285

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,771
Overtime: $336
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $178
Total compensation: $2,285

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Saria Bryan holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,285.

Brennan Ewert

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,280

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $177
Total compensation: $2,280

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Brennan Ewert holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,280.

Trever Weaver

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,272

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $177
Total compensation: $2,272

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Trever Weaver holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,272.

Christopher Smith

Deputy Park Ranger/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,269

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $177
Total compensation: $2,269

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At Department of Natural Resources, Christopher Smith serves as a Deputy Park Ranger within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $2,269.

Richard Keller

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,267

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $177
Total compensation: $2,267

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Richard Keller is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,267.

Michelle Grady

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,259

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,083
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $176
Total compensation: $2,259

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Michelle Grady is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $2,259.

Richard Prisbrey

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,250

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $175
Total compensation: $2,250

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At Department of Natural Resources, Richard Prisbrey serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,250.

Chandler Lewis

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,249

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $175
Total compensation: $2,249

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Chandler Lewis holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,249.

Jayson Julander

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,249

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $175
Total compensation: $2,249

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Jayson Julander holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,249.

Elaine Hone

Office Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,240

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $174
Total compensation: $2,240

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Elaine Hone holds the role of Office Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,240.

Rachel Hall

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,236

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $174
Total compensation: $2,236

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Rachel Hall works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Rachel earned $2,236 in 2017.

Trevor Behunin

Park Ranger I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,236

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $760
Total compensation: $2,236

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Trevor Behunin works as a Park Ranger I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Trevor earned $2,236 in 2019.

Jamie Lazenby

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,234

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $174
Total compensation: $2,234

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Jamie Lazenby is a Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,234.

Kodiann Freeman

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,232

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $174
Total compensation: $2,232

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kodiann Freeman serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,232.

Hannah Barnard

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,231

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $174
Total compensation: $2,231

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Hannah Barnard holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,231.

Megan Hatt

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,230

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $174
Total compensation: $2,230

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Megan Hatt holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,230.

Iziah Barney

Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,227

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $2,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $174
Total compensation: $2,227

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Iziah Barney is a Forestry Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2017 total compensation came to $2,227.

Graham Hughes Jr

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,225

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $181
Benefits: $159
Total compensation: $2,225

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Graham Hughes Jr works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Graham earned $2,225 in 2017.

Callie Palabrica

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,220

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $173
Total compensation: $2,220

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At Department of Natural Resources, Callie Palabrica serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,220.

Kelly Grange

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,218

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $173
Total compensation: $2,218

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kelly Grange serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $2,218.

Susan Wood

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,218

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $173
Total compensation: $2,218

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Susan Wood works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Susan earned $2,218 in 2019.

Sean Simmons

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,218

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,218

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Sean Simmons works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Sean earned $2,218 in 2019.

Richard Hunter

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,212

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,212

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Richard Hunter holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,212.

Madeline Burningham

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,210

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,210

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Madeline Burningham is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,210.

David Martinez

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,210

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,210

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David Martinez works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. David earned $2,210 in 2017.

Anna Hilton

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,210

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,210

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Anna Hilton works as a Lead Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Anna earned $2,210 in 2019.

Ashton Lyons

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,210

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,030
Overtime: $8
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,210

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At Department of Natural Resources, Ashton Lyons serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,210.

Amelia Merkley

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,206

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,206

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Amelia Merkley is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,206.

Peyton Shaw

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,206

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,206

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At Department of Natural Resources, Peyton Shaw serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,206.

Chaylee Dixon

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$2,204

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,204

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Chaylee Dixon holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $2,204.

Craig Ritzman

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,202

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $171
Total compensation: $2,202

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Craig Ritzman works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Craig earned $2,202 in 2019.

Tyler Hatch

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,201

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,201

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At Department of Natural Resources, Tyler Hatch serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,201.

Alex Curler

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,201

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $171
Total compensation: $2,201

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Alex Curler works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Alex earned $2,201 in 2019.

Samuel Hosteenez

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,197

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $171
Total compensation: $2,197

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At Department of Natural Resources, Samuel Hosteenez serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,197.

Mark Goldman

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,196

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $2,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $171
Total compensation: $2,196

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Mark Goldman is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $2,196.

Not Provided

Investigator II, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,195

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,195

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At Department of Natural Resources, Not Provided serves as a Investigator II, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,195.

Michelle Farler

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,183

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26
Benefits: $170
Total compensation: $2,183

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At Department of Natural Resources, Michelle Farler serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,183.

Stephen Chandler

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$2,182

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $2,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $170
Total compensation: $2,182

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Stephen Chandler holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,182.

Jeremy Thomas

Park Ranger I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$2,179

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $742
Total compensation: $2,179

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jeremy Thomas serves as a Park Ranger I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,179.