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 10

Donald Deblieux

Geologist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$100,388

Sub-department: DNR Utah Geological Survey
Base pay: $65,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,320
Benefits: $33,433
Total compensation: $100,388

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Donald Deblieux works as a Geologist for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. Donald earned $100,388 in 2019.

Lance Eliason

Park Manager I, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$100,338

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $50,119
Overtime: $549
Other pay: $2,220
Benefits: $47,450
Total compensation: $100,338

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Lance Eliason works as a Park Manager I, Post for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Lance earned $100,338 in 2019.

Miller Bailey

Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$100,246

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,556
Overtime: $20,815
Other pay: $3,441
Benefits: $32,434
Total compensation: $100,246

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Miller Bailey works as a Fire Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Miller earned $100,246 in 2019.

Richard Hawkins

Facilities Coordinator II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$100,210

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $58,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,129
Benefits: $37,417
Total compensation: $100,210

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Richard Hawkins holds the role of Facilities Coordinator II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $100,210.

Ralynne Takeda

Trainer III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$100,124

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $55,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,940
Benefits: $40,536
Total compensation: $100,124

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Ralynne Takeda holds the role of Trainer III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $100,124.

Angela Van Scoyk

Support Services Coordinator III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$100,067

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $57,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,259
Benefits: $41,597
Total compensation: $100,067

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Angela Van Scoyk holds the role of Support Services Coordinator III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $100,067.

Bradley Crompton

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$99,793

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $54,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,938
Benefits: $41,034
Total compensation: $99,793

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Bradley Crompton is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $99,793.

Justin Eatchel

Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$99,693

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $60,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32
Benefits: $39,591
Total compensation: $99,693

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Justin Eatchel holds the role of Environmental Scientist III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $99,693.

Jay Hill

Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$99,664

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $58,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $354
Benefits: $40,846
Total compensation: $99,664

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jay Hill serves as a Senior GIS Analyst within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $99,664.

Michael Vanden Berg

Senior Geologist/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$99,492

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $62,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $661
Benefits: $35,997
Total compensation: $99,492

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Michael Vanden Berg holds the role of Senior Geologist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $99,492.

Garn Birchell

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$99,430

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $54,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,584
Benefits: $40,836
Total compensation: $99,430

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Garn Birchell works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Garn earned $99,430 in 2019.

Dominick Barratt

Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$99,382

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,445
Benefits: $45,753
Total compensation: $99,382

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Dominick Barratt works as a Conservation Officer II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Dominick earned $99,382 in 2019.

Douglas Lukes

Facilities Coordinator I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$99,249

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $58,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $129
Benefits: $40,550
Total compensation: $99,249

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Douglas Lukes is a Facilities Coordinator I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $99,249.

Jamie Phillips-Barnes

Legal Assistant (Paralegal) III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$99,119

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $55,318
Overtime: $1,057
Other pay: $1,779
Benefits: $40,965
Total compensation: $99,119

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Jamie Phillips-Barnes works as a Legal Assistant (Paralegal) III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jamie earned $99,119 in 2019.

Devin Christensen

Sergeant, Dnr/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$99,088

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,845
Benefits: $48,482
Total compensation: $99,088

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Devin Christensen holds the role of Sergeant, Dnr at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $99,088.

Stephen Studebaker

Park Manager I, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$99,060

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $48,586
Overtime: $2,632
Other pay: $5,855
Benefits: $41,986
Total compensation: $99,060

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Stephen Studebaker holds the role of Park Manager I, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $99,060.

Keenan Storrar

Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$98,964

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $61,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98
Benefits: $37,096
Total compensation: $98,964

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Keenan Storrar works as a Environmental Scientist III for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Keenan earned $98,964 in 2019.

James Lamb

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$98,851

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $56,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,550
Benefits: $40,114
Total compensation: $98,851

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James Lamb is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $98,851.

Dillon Hoyt

Park Manager II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$98,845

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $56,100
Overtime: $166
Other pay: $4,029
Benefits: $38,551
Total compensation: $98,845

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Dillon Hoyt holds the role of Park Manager II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $98,845.

Jason Allen

Research Consultant II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$98,754

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $59,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $430
Benefits: $38,966
Total compensation: $98,754

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Jason Allen is a Research Consultant II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $98,754.

Randall Oplinger

Wildlife Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$98,585

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $57,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $768
Benefits: $40,558
Total compensation: $98,585

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Randall Oplinger works as a Wildlife Coordinator for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Randall earned $98,585 in 2019.

Jennifer Hansen

Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$98,550

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $51,067
Overtime: $4,070
Other pay: $2,850
Benefits: $40,562
Total compensation: $98,550

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Jennifer Hansen works as a Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jennifer earned $98,550 in 2019.

Wendy Wilson

Park Manager I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$98,200

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $54,947
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,547
Benefits: $40,706
Total compensation: $98,200

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Wendy Wilson holds the role of Park Manager I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $98,200.

Staci Coons

Senior Research Analyst/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$98,133

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $56,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,130
Benefits: $40,929
Total compensation: $98,133

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Staci Coons works as a Senior Research Analyst for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Staci earned $98,133 in 2019.

Charles Lawrence

Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$97,964

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $45,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,976
Benefits: $45,235
Total compensation: $97,964

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Charles Lawrence is a Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $97,964.

Christian Hardwick

Senior Geologist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$97,941

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $64,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $742
Benefits: $32,367
Total compensation: $97,941

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Christian Hardwick is a Senior Geologist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $97,941.

Stanley Beckstrom

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$97,750

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $55,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,670
Benefits: $40,466
Total compensation: $97,750

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Stanley Beckstrom is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $97,750.

Jeran Farley

Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$97,680

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $56,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $855
Benefits: $40,395
Total compensation: $97,680

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jeran Farley serves as a Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2019 pay totaled $97,680.

Peter Nielsen

Geologist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$97,653

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $58,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $164
Benefits: $38,741
Total compensation: $97,653

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Peter Nielsen holds the role of Geologist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $97,653.

Benjamin Marett

Engineer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$97,494

Sub-department: DNR Water Resources
Base pay: $58,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $132
Benefits: $38,581
Total compensation: $97,494

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Benjamin Marett is a Engineer II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $97,494.

Chad Wade

Park Ranger II, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$97,457

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,391
Overtime: $1,932
Other pay: $2,927
Benefits: $46,208
Total compensation: $97,457

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Chad Wade works as a Park Ranger II, Post for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Chad earned $97,457 in 2019.

Lynn Zubeck

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$97,432

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $54,451
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,822
Benefits: $40,159
Total compensation: $97,432

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At Department of Natural Resources, Lynn Zubeck serves as a Wildlife Biologist II within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $97,432.

Richard Hartman

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$97,356

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $55,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $985
Benefits: $40,699
Total compensation: $97,356

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Richard Hartman holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $97,356.

Shane Kitchen

Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$97,345

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,598
Benefits: $38,095
Total compensation: $97,345

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Shane Kitchen is a Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $97,345.

Randy Ford

Park Ranger II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$97,313

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $49,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,039
Benefits: $46,701
Total compensation: $97,313

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Randy Ford holds the role of Park Ranger II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $97,313.

Johnathan Webster

Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$97,234

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $58,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,249
Benefits: $37,164
Total compensation: $97,234

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Johnathan Webster holds the role of Environmental Scientist III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $97,234.

Amy Canning

Technical Writer/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$97,106

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $54,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,817
Benefits: $40,355
Total compensation: $97,106

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Amy Canning works as a Technical Writer for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Amy earned $97,106 in 2019.

Orlan Wallace

Environmental Scientist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$96,799

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $53,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,789
Benefits: $40,071
Total compensation: $96,799

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Orlan Wallace is a Environmental Scientist II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. 2019 total compensation came to $96,799.

Aaron Hone

Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$96,701

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $48,710
Overtime: $3,021
Other pay: $3,592
Benefits: $41,377
Total compensation: $96,701

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Aaron Hone is a Assistant Park Manager, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $96,701.

Jason Nicholes

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$96,576

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $52,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,806
Benefits: $40,062
Total compensation: $96,576

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Jason Nicholes is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $96,576.