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 87

Benjamin Weber

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,931

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,747
Overtime: $33
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $150
Total compensation: $1,931

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Benjamin Weber works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Benjamin earned $1,931 in 2017.

Chloe Fearn

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,921

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $150
Total compensation: $1,921

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At Department of Natural Resources, Chloe Fearn serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,921.

Richard Hunter

Groundskeeper II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,919

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $149
Total compensation: $1,919

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Richard Hunter holds the role of Groundskeeper II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,919.

Henintsoa Rakotoarisaona

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,915

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15
Total compensation: $1,915

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Henintsoa Rakotoarisaona works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Henintsoa earned $1,915 in 2018.

Paige Barth

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,907

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $148
Total compensation: $1,907

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At Department of Natural Resources, Paige Barth serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,907.

Delin Roundy

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,906

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,613
Benefits: $147
Total compensation: $1,906

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Delin Roundy is a Board/Commission Member at Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. 2019 total compensation came to $1,906.

William Biglin

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,902

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $148
Total compensation: $1,902

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At Department of Natural Resources, William Biglin serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,902.

Jesse Barnett

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,901

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $148
Total compensation: $1,901

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Jesse Barnett holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,901.

Kami Butler

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,898

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $148
Total compensation: $1,898

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Kami Butler holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,898.

Barbara Reid

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,896

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $147
Total compensation: $1,896

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Barbara Reid is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,896.

Brett Howland

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,895

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74
Benefits: $162
Total compensation: $1,895

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Brett Howland works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Brett earned $1,895 in 2017.

Laura Jacobs

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,895

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74
Benefits: $161
Total compensation: $1,895

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Laura Jacobs holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,895.

Ella Maddi

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,894

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $147
Total compensation: $1,894

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Ella Maddi works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Ella earned $1,894 in 2019.

Maloree Sharpe

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,894

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $148
Total compensation: $1,894

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Maloree Sharpe holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,894.

Kate Maxwell

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,894

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $148
Total compensation: $1,894

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Kate Maxwell works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Kate earned $1,894 in 2019.

Christina Hosteenez

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,893

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $147
Total compensation: $1,893

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Christina Hosteenez is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,893.

Dawain Wheatley

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,891

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $147
Total compensation: $1,891

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Dawain Wheatley holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,891.

Rona Wilson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,876

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $146
Total compensation: $1,876

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At Department of Natural Resources, Rona Wilson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,876.

Chloe Geddes

Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,872

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $146
Total compensation: $1,872

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Chloe Geddes holds the role of Information Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,872.

Tim Hatch

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,861

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $145
Total compensation: $1,861

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Tim Hatch holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,861.

Sloan Calder

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,859

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $145
Total compensation: $1,859

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At Department of Natural Resources, Sloan Calder serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,859.

Valjean Lawrence

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,855

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $145
Total compensation: $1,855

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Valjean Lawrence is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $1,855.

Carl Mackley

Engineer III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,854

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,710
Benefits: $144
Total compensation: $1,854

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Carl Mackley is a Engineer III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2019 total compensation came to $1,854.

Dallon Anderson

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,854

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90
Benefits: $144
Total compensation: $1,854

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Dallon Anderson works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Dallon earned $1,854 in 2019.

Jeffrey Swistowicz

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,853

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $679
Overtime: $970
Other pay: $61
Benefits: $143
Total compensation: $1,853

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Jeffrey Swistowicz holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,853.

James Abel

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,850

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $144
Total compensation: $1,850

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James Abel is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $1,850.

Jerry Jones

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,843

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $143
Total compensation: $1,843

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Jerry Jones holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,843.

James Ausick

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,841

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $143
Total compensation: $1,841

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James Ausick is a General Maintenance Worker II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,841.

Vickie Stapleton

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,838

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $143
Total compensation: $1,838

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Vickie Stapleton works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Vickie earned $1,838 in 2019.

Clement Wasicek

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,837

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $407
Benefits: $111
Total compensation: $1,837

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At Department of Natural Resources, Clement Wasicek serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,837.

Whitney Geertsen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,835

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $143
Total compensation: $1,835

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Whitney Geertsen is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $1,835.

Joshua Barlow

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,831

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $143
Total compensation: $1,831

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Joshua Barlow works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Joshua earned $1,831 in 2019.

Jerad Fletcher

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,830

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,687
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $143
Total compensation: $1,830

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Jerad Fletcher works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jerad earned $1,830 in 2017.

Sandy Henderson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,828

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $142
Total compensation: $1,828

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At Department of Natural Resources, Sandy Henderson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,828.

Megan Rowley

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,823

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $142
Total compensation: $1,823

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Megan Rowley works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Megan earned $1,823 in 2018.

Serena Buss

Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,814

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $141
Total compensation: $1,814

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Serena Buss is a Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,814.

Richard Larsen

Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,814

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $1,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $326
Benefits: $141
Total compensation: $1,814

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Richard Larsen works as a Fire Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Richard earned $1,814 in 2018.

Samantha Bateman

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,813

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $141
Total compensation: $1,813

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Samantha Bateman holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,813.

Sara Petroni

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,810

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,641
Overtime: $28
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $141
Total compensation: $1,810

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Sara Petroni holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,810.

Shelby Copeland

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,799

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $140
Total compensation: $1,799

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Shelby Copeland is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,799.