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 91

Duane Hanberg

Driver/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,452

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $113
Total compensation: $1,452

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Duane Hanberg works as a Driver for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Duane earned $1,452 in 2019.

Tanner Kearns

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,452

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $113
Total compensation: $1,452

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At Department of Natural Resources, Tanner Kearns serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,452.

James Pilcher

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,446

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $113
Total compensation: $1,446

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James Pilcher is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $1,446.

Sariah Hosteenez

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,445

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $113
Total compensation: $1,445

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At Department of Natural Resources, Sariah Hosteenez serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $1,445.

Bethany Freel

Environmental Scientist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,445

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $1,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $113
Total compensation: $1,445

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Bethany Freel holds the role of Environmental Scientist II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,445.

Taylor Gamble

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,442

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $112
Total compensation: $1,442

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Taylor Gamble holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,442.

Christine Lingeman

Intern/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,439

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $594
Benefits: $112
Total compensation: $1,439

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At Department of Natural Resources, Christine Lingeman serves as a Intern within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $1,439.

Don Wood

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,438

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $112
Total compensation: $1,438

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At Department of Natural Resources, Don Wood serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $1,438.

Melissa Zeglen

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,436

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $112
Total compensation: $1,436

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Melissa Zeglen works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Melissa earned $1,436 in 2017.

Jean Sparks

Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,433

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $112
Total compensation: $1,433

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jean Sparks serves as a Information Technician within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,433.

Richard Laub

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,430

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $111
Total compensation: $1,430

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Richard Laub holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,430.

Merrill Worthington

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,430

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $111
Total compensation: $1,430

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Merrill Worthington is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,430.

Ethan Justinger

Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,429

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33
Benefits: $460
Total compensation: $1,429

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At Department of Natural Resources, Ethan Justinger serves as a Conservation Officer II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,429.

Brian Partridge

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,427

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $111
Total compensation: $1,427

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Brian Partridge is a General Maintenance Worker II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,427.

Robert Lay

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

2019 total comp

$1,425

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $897
Benefits: $111
Total compensation: $1,425

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Robert Lay 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 $1,425.

Caden Larsen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,423

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $111
Total compensation: $1,423

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Caden Larsen holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,423.

Seth Duncan

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,419

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,309
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $110
Total compensation: $1,419

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Seth Duncan holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,419.

Garrett Richert

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,418

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98
Benefits: $103
Total compensation: $1,418

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At Department of Natural Resources, Garrett Richert serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,418.

Perry Grant

Aircraft Pilot/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,413

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,303
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $110
Total compensation: $1,413

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Perry Grant works as a Aircraft Pilot for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Perry earned $1,413 in 2018.

Emma Berg

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,412

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $110
Total compensation: $1,412

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Emma Berg is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,412.

Henry Graham

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,411

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $110
Total compensation: $1,411

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Henry Graham holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,411.

Brent Earley

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,397

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $109
Total compensation: $1,397

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At Department of Natural Resources, Brent Earley serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,397.

Bowen Allen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,392

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $108
Total compensation: $1,392

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Bowen Allen works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Bowen earned $1,392 in 2019.

Mason Sabey

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,391

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $108
Total compensation: $1,391

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Mason Sabey is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $1,391.

Kathy Martinez

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,385

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $108
Total compensation: $1,385

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Kathy Martinez works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Kathy earned $1,385 in 2019.

Janell Draper

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,381

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $108
Total compensation: $1,381

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At Department of Natural Resources, Janell Draper serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $1,381.

Riley Johnson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,378

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $108
Total compensation: $1,378

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Riley Johnson holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,378.

Paisley Pearson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,378

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,270
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $107
Total compensation: $1,378

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Paisley Pearson works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Paisley earned $1,378 in 2017.

Kayden Bennett

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,373

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $107
Total compensation: $1,373

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kayden Bennett serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,373.

Bracken Biesinger

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,372

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $107
Total compensation: $1,372

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Bracken Biesinger is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,372.

Logan Davis

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,371

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $107
Total compensation: $1,371

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Logan Davis holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,371.

Madison Williams

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,366

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $106
Total compensation: $1,366

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At Department of Natural Resources, Madison Williams serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,366.

Julie Reeves

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,361

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $106
Total compensation: $1,361

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Julie Reeves is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,361.

Rell Monson

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,358

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $106
Total compensation: $1,358

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Rell Monson works as a Lead Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Rell earned $1,358 in 2019.

Karissa Jolley

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,357

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $106
Total compensation: $1,357

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Karissa Jolley holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,357.

Broc Crippen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,356

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $105
Total compensation: $1,356

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Broc Crippen works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Broc earned $1,356 in 2019.

Ethan Waldman

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,355

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $110
Total compensation: $1,355

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Ethan Waldman holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,355.

Harlie Giles

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,353

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $105
Total compensation: $1,353

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Harlie Giles holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,353.

Randy Grover

Information Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,351

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $105
Total compensation: $1,351

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At Department of Natural Resources, Randy Grover serves as a Information Technician within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,351.

Laural Spenser

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,351

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $105
Total compensation: $1,351

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Laural Spenser is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,351.