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 92

Andrew Berry

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,348

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $105
Total compensation: $1,348

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Andrew Berry holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,348.

Kathleen Holland

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,343

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,239
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $104
Total compensation: $1,343

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Kathleen Holland is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,343.

Michael Hess

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,342

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $104
Total compensation: $1,342

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Michael Hess holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,342.

Jason Bateman

Deputy Park Ranger/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,340

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $104
Total compensation: $1,340

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Jason Bateman is a Deputy Park Ranger at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $1,340.

Stephen Kent

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,340

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $104
Total compensation: $1,340

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Stephen Kent is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $1,340.

Nancy Otoole

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,339

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $104
Total compensation: $1,339

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Nancy Otoole is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,339.

Sindi Lee

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,338

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $104
Total compensation: $1,338

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At Department of Natural Resources, Sindi Lee serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,338.

Garret Stilson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,337

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $104
Total compensation: $1,337

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Garret Stilson works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Garret earned $1,337 in 2018.

Ashley Van Wie

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,337

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $104
Total compensation: $1,337

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Ashley Van Wie holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,337.

Diana Larsen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,328

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $159
Benefits: $104
Total compensation: $1,328

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At Department of Natural Resources, Diana Larsen serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $1,328.

Alvin Harward

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,327

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $103
Total compensation: $1,327

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Alvin Harward is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $1,327.

Kyle Stevens

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,325

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $103
Total compensation: $1,325

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Kyle Stevens is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $1,325.

Parker Stilson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,325

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $103
Total compensation: $1,325

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Parker Stilson holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,325.

David Timmons

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,323

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $103
Total compensation: $1,323

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David Timmons works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. David earned $1,323 in 2019.

Ethan Braithwaite

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,317

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $103
Total compensation: $1,317

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Ethan Braithwaite works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Ethan earned $1,317 in 2019.

Ryan Duke

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,316

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,214
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $103
Total compensation: $1,316

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Ryan Duke holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,316.

Spencer Moulton

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,315

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $102
Total compensation: $1,315

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Spencer Moulton works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Spencer earned $1,315 in 2017.

William Bray Jr

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,312

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $180
Benefits: $102
Total compensation: $1,312

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William Bray Jr works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. William earned $1,312 in 2019.

Anthony Wood

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,311

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $204
Total compensation: $1,311

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Anthony Wood holds the role of General Maintenance Worker II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,311.

Jordan Lucking

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,311

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $102
Total compensation: $1,311

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Jordan Lucking is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $1,311.

Guy Jones

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,300

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $101
Total compensation: $1,300

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Guy Jones works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Guy earned $1,300 in 2018.

Adriaan Boogaard

Forestry Technician/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,298

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $1,197
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $101
Total compensation: $1,298

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Adriaan Boogaard holds the role of Forestry Technician at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,298.

Jane Finlayson

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,296

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $101
Total compensation: $1,296

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Jane Finlayson holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,296.

Abigail Shumway

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,295

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $101
Total compensation: $1,295

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Abigail Shumway is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $1,295.

Halle Kohler

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,292

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $101
Total compensation: $1,292

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Halle Kohler works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Halle earned $1,292 in 2019.

Karen Burke

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,291

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $101
Total compensation: $1,291

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Karen Burke works as a Wildlife Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Karen earned $1,291 in 2019.

Riley Swenson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,288

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $100
Total compensation: $1,288

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At Department of Natural Resources, Riley Swenson serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,288.

Janzen Keisel

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,288

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $100
Total compensation: $1,288

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Janzen Keisel holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,288.

Dee Wardle

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,287

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $100
Total compensation: $1,287

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Dee Wardle holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,287.

Roxann Lewis

Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,286

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $100
Total compensation: $1,286

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Roxann Lewis holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,286.

Tiffany Harris

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,283

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,089
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $102
Benefits: $92
Total compensation: $1,283

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Tiffany Harris is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2018 total compensation came to $1,283.

Kyle Watson

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,283

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $100
Total compensation: $1,283

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Kyle Watson is a Wildlife Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $1,283.

Tara Beresh

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,282

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $100
Total compensation: $1,282

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Tara Beresh holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,282.

Amanda Hawks

Fire Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,279

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $582
Overtime: $573
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $99
Total compensation: $1,279

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Amanda Hawks holds the role of Fire Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,279.

Kaden Bleazard

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,273

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52
Benefits: $95
Total compensation: $1,273

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At Department of Natural Resources, Kaden Bleazard serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,273.

Douglas Kinsman

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,272

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $99
Total compensation: $1,272

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Douglas Kinsman is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $1,272.

David Johnson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,272

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $99
Total compensation: $1,272

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David Johnson is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,272.

Charles Holmgren

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,268

Sub-department: DNR Water Resources
Base pay: $1,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $98
Total compensation: $1,268

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Charles Holmgren works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. Charles earned $1,268 in 2019.

Tiara Montgomery

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,261

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $98
Total compensation: $1,261

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Tiara Montgomery is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $1,261.

Michelle Finlayson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,261

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $98
Total compensation: $1,261

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Michelle Finlayson works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Michelle earned $1,261 in 2019.