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 94

Garrett Black

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,150

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $90
Total compensation: $1,150

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Garrett Black is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $1,150.

Annika Quick

Office Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,150

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $90
Total compensation: $1,150

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Annika Quick works as a Office Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Annika earned $1,150 in 2017.

John Devilbiss

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,147

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $89
Total compensation: $1,147

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John Devilbiss is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $1,147.

Pacen Tippetts

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,145

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $89
Total compensation: $1,145

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Pacen Tippetts works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Pacen earned $1,145 in 2018.

James Astle

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,143

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $89
Total compensation: $1,143

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James Astle works as a General Maintenance Worker II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. James earned $1,143 in 2019.

Cole Stubbs

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,143

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $89
Total compensation: $1,143

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Cole Stubbs holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,143.

Fischer Wagstaff

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,134

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $88
Total compensation: $1,134

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Fischer Wagstaff is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,134.

Makenzie Ulfich

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,127

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $88
Total compensation: $1,127

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At Department of Natural Resources, Makenzie Ulfich serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $1,127.

Miranda Hunt

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,123

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $87
Total compensation: $1,123

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Miranda Hunt works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Miranda earned $1,123 in 2017.

Charles Voghell

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,118

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $87
Total compensation: $1,118

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At Department of Natural Resources, Charles Voghell serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $1,118.

Matthew Clark

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,117

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $87
Total compensation: $1,117

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Matthew Clark is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $1,117.

Jessica Spring

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,116

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $87
Total compensation: $1,116

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Jessica Spring is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $1,116.

Kelton Frei

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,115

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $87
Total compensation: $1,115

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Kelton Frei works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Kelton earned $1,115 in 2017.

Paul Brown

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,115

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $87
Total compensation: $1,115

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Paul Brown holds the role of Lead Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,115.

Doreen Cannon

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,113

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $87
Total compensation: $1,113

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At Department of Natural Resources, Doreen Cannon serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2017 pay totaled $1,113.

Lacey Couey

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,112

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $87
Total compensation: $1,112

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Lacey Couey is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,112.

Susan Davis

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,105

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $1,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $85
Total compensation: $1,105

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At Department of Natural Resources, Susan Davis serves as a Board/Commission Member within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,105.

Ruland Gill Jr

Board/Commission Member/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,105

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $1,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $85
Total compensation: $1,105

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At Department of Natural Resources, Ruland Gill Jr serves as a Board/Commission Member within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,105.

Zachary Smuin

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,101

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36
Benefits: $83
Total compensation: $1,101

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Zachary Smuin is a Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $1,101.

John Yowell

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,099

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $86
Total compensation: $1,099

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John Yowell works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. John earned $1,099 in 2019.

Sydni Harrison

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,097

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $1,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $85
Total compensation: $1,097

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Sydni Harrison is a Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2017 total compensation came to $1,097.

Nickolas Nyce

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,092

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $897
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $97
Total compensation: $1,092

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Nickolas Nyce holds the role of Wildlife Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,092.

Keith Skyta

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,091

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $989
Overtime: $16
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $85
Total compensation: $1,091

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Keith Skyta works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Keith earned $1,091 in 2017.

Robert Briggs

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,089

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $1,005
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $85
Total compensation: $1,089

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Robert Briggs works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Robert earned $1,089 in 2019.

Erik Rasmussen

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,083

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $84
Total compensation: $1,083

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Erik Rasmussen works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Erik earned $1,083 in 2018.

Hannah Cottle

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,080

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $84
Total compensation: $1,080

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Hannah Cottle holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,080.

Tyson Clyde

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,079

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $84
Total compensation: $1,079

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At Department of Natural Resources, Tyson Clyde serves as a Groundskeeper I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,079.

Greg Mcfarland

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,073

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $84
Total compensation: $1,073

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Greg Mcfarland holds the role of Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,073.

Chelsie Applegate

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,073

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $989
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $84
Total compensation: $1,073

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At Department of Natural Resources, Chelsie Applegate serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2018 pay totaled $1,073.

Jake Barnett

General Services Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,071

Sub-department: DNR Water Resources
Base pay: $987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $83
Total compensation: $1,071

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Jake Barnett holds the role of General Services Technician I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,071.

Wendy Hufford

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,068

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $83
Total compensation: $1,068

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Wendy Hufford works as a Groundskeeper I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Wendy earned $1,068 in 2019.

Devinee Woods

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,068

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $83
Total compensation: $1,068

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Devinee Woods is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $1,068.

Neil Peterson

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$1,059

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $83
Total compensation: $1,059

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Neil Peterson works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Neil earned $1,059 in 2017.

Taylor Avery

Groundskeeper I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,056

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,056

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Taylor Avery holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,056.

Nathan Reid

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,056

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,056

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At Department of Natural Resources, Nathan Reid serves as a Wildlife Technician I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,056.

Mason Hunt

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,056

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,056

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At Department of Natural Resources, Mason Hunt serves as a Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,056.

Jake Dath

Wildlife Technician I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,053

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,053

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Jake Dath works as a Wildlife Technician I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Jake earned $1,053 in 2019.

Carter Sanders

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$1,051

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,051

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Carter Sanders is a Park Ranger Aide at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2018 total compensation came to $1,051.

Jayson Espinoza

Lead Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,046

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $81
Total compensation: $1,046

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jayson Espinoza serves as a Lead Park Ranger Aide within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,046.

Michael Maxwell

Park Ranger Aide/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$1,045

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $81
Total compensation: $1,045

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Michael Maxwell works as a Park Ranger Aide for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Michael earned $1,045 in 2019.