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Utah State Board of Education

Source file: Transparent Utah — State Government Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Utah State Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2019, this agency had 1,117 employees with median total compensation of $47,695; the highest distinct record was $303,514.

Year
2019
Total payroll
$61.5M
Employees
1,117
Median total
$47,695
Highest record
$303,514

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 1,117 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($47,695) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$34,086 (62%)
  • Overtime$40 (0%)
  • Other$1,146 (2%)
  • Benefits$19,780 (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
$1,846
$8,959
$47,695
$94,717
$120,379

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $120,379 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,846. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Instructor, Usdb
92 · $92,817
Intervener, Usdb
53 · $12,093
Teacher Aide
36 · $13,115

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2017
$58M
1,248
$30,489
2018
$58.6M
1.0%
1,159
7.1%
$41,661
36.6%
2019
$61.5M
5.0%
1,117
3.6%
$47,695
14.5%

Record list

Employees

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Susan Macnamara

Dds Consultant/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$16,142
Sub-department
PED Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay
$14,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,258
Total compensation
$16,142

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Susan Macnamara works as a Dds Consultant for Utah State Board of Education within Ped Office of Rehabilitation. Susan earned $16,142 in 2017.

Scott Hansen

Board/Commission Member/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$16,093
Sub-department
PED Office of Education
Base pay
$6,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$9,538
Total compensation
$16,093

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Scott Hansen holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Utah State Board of Education within Ped Office of Education. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,093.

Angelina Buckley

Intervener, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$16,086
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$14,834
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,253
Total compensation
$16,086

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[object Object]

Angelina Buckley is a Intervener, Usdb at Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. 2019 total compensation came to $16,086.

Anita Pulham

Rehabilitation Counselor II/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$15,973
Sub-department
PED Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay
$3,809
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,525
Benefits
$9,639
Total compensation
$15,973

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Anita Pulham holds the role of Rehabilitation Counselor II at Utah State Board of Education within Ped Office of Rehabilitation. In 2017, their total compensation was $15,973.

Braden Williford

Sensory Impairment Trainer, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2018 total comp
$15,851
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,157
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$7,569
Total compensation
$15,851

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Braden Williford holds the role of Sensory Impairment Trainer, Usdb at Utah State Board of Education within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $15,851.

Emily Colley

Intervener, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,801
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$14,571
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,230
Total compensation
$15,801

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At Utah State Board of Education, Emily Colley serves as a Intervener, Usdb within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,801.

Shannon Hunter

Educational Interpreter, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$15,797
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$11,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$4,420
Total compensation
$15,797

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Shannon Hunter works as a Educational Interpreter, Usdb for Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. Shannon earned $15,797 in 2017.

Linda Steward Otteson

Food Service Worker II/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$15,785
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$6,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$485
Benefits
$8,506
Total compensation
$15,785

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Linda Steward Otteson works as a Food Service Worker II for Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. Linda earned $15,785 in 2017.

Lynnda Biek

Orientation & Mobility Specialist, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,760
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$14,149
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,611
Total compensation
$15,760

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At Utah State Board of Education, Lynnda Biek serves as a Orientation & Mobility Specialist, Usdb within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,760.

Maria Alvarez Lee

Office Technician II/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,711
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$11,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$71
Benefits
$4,058
Total compensation
$15,711

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Maria Alvarez Lee works as a Office Technician II for Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. Maria earned $15,711 in 2019.

Penny Johnson

Intervener, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2018 total comp
$15,684
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$14,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,222
Total compensation
$15,684

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Penny Johnson works as a Intervener, Usdb for Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. Penny earned $15,684 in 2018.

Nicole Teuscher

Developmental Instruction Aide II/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,665
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$11,362
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$316
Benefits
$3,988
Total compensation
$15,665

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At Utah State Board of Education, Nicole Teuscher serves as a Developmental Instruction Aide II within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,665.

Julia Caldwell

Intervener, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,562
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$14,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,212
Total compensation
$15,562

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Julia Caldwell holds the role of Intervener, Usdb at Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. In 2019, their total compensation was $15,562.

Tugs Parra

IT Analyst III/Utah State Board of Education

2018 total comp
$15,545
Sub-department
PED Office of Education
Base pay
$10,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$431
Benefits
$4,933
Total compensation
$15,545

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[object Object]

Tugs Parra works as a IT Analyst III for Utah State Board of Education within Ped Office of Education. Tugs earned $15,545 in 2018.

Jerrianne Henderson

Teacher Aide/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,544
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$14,014
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,530
Total compensation
$15,544

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Jerrianne Henderson holds the role of Teacher Aide at Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. In 2019, their total compensation was $15,544.

Margaret Kallas

Executive Secretary/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,527
Sub-department
PED Office of Education
Base pay
$8,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,816
Total compensation
$15,527

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At Utah State Board of Education, Margaret Kallas serves as a Executive Secretary within Ped Office of Education. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,527.

Sandi Tuttle

Intervener, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,389
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$14,191
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,198
Total compensation
$15,389

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[object Object]

Sandi Tuttle holds the role of Intervener, Usdb at Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. In 2019, their total compensation was $15,389.

Vilma Fideldia-Helmer

Dds Consultant/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$15,302
Sub-department
PED Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay
$14,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,192
Total compensation
$15,302

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Vilma Fideldia-Helmer works as a Dds Consultant for Utah State Board of Education within Ped Office of Rehabilitation. Vilma earned $15,302 in 2017.

David Gastelum Gastelum

Teacher Aide/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,285
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$14,076
Overtime
$18
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,190
Total compensation
$15,285

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David Gastelum Gastelum works as a Teacher Aide for Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. David earned $15,285 in 2019.

Cindy Davis

Board/Commission Member/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,278
Sub-department
PED Office of Education
Base pay
$6,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$9,008
Total compensation
$15,278

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Cindy Davis is a Board/Commission Member at Utah State Board of Education within Ped Office of Education. 2019 total compensation came to $15,278.

Varity Pettus

Intervener, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2018 total comp
$15,244
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$13,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$1,188
Total compensation
$15,244

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Varity Pettus is a Intervener, Usdb at Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. 2018 total compensation came to $15,244.

Mary Lauritzen

Intervener, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,233
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$14,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,186
Total compensation
$15,233

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Mary Lauritzen is a Intervener, Usdb at Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. 2019 total compensation came to $15,233.

David Day

Intervener, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$15,205
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$14,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,185
Total compensation
$15,205

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At Utah State Board of Education, David Day serves as a Intervener, Usdb within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. Their 2017 pay totaled $15,205.

Garrett Chesley

Dds Consultant/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$15,192
Sub-department
PED Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay
$14,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,184
Total compensation
$15,192

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[object Object]

Garrett Chesley works as a Dds Consultant for Utah State Board of Education within Ped Office of Rehabilitation. Garrett earned $15,192 in 2017.

Joanna Preece

Intervener, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,123
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$13,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$1,178
Total compensation
$15,123

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[object Object]

Joanna Preece works as a Intervener, Usdb for Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. Joanna earned $15,123 in 2019.

Janae Simper

Intervener, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$15,094
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$13,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,176
Total compensation
$15,094

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[object Object]

Janae Simper works as a Intervener, Usdb for Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. Janae earned $15,094 in 2017.

Adrie Green

Rehabilitation Counselor II/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$15,088
Sub-department
PED Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay
$10,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$4,923
Total compensation
$15,088

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[object Object]

At Utah State Board of Education, Adrie Green serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor II within Ped Office of Rehabilitation. Their 2017 pay totaled $15,088.

Holly Arndt

Executive Secretary/Utah State Board of Education

2018 total comp
$15,082
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$3,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,604
Benefits
$3,236
Total compensation
$15,082

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Holly Arndt holds the role of Executive Secretary at Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. In 2018, their total compensation was $15,082.

Elizabeth Furbush

Parent Infant Program Consultant, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,076
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$8,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,200
Total compensation
$15,076

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[object Object]

Elizabeth Furbush is a Parent Infant Program Consultant, Usdb at Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. 2019 total compensation came to $15,076.

Jacqueline Midzinski

Instructor, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,072
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$13,901
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,171
Total compensation
$15,072

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Jacqueline Midzinski holds the role of Instructor, Usdb at Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. In 2019, their total compensation was $15,072.

Savannah Moore

Office Specialist II/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$15,049
Sub-department
PED Office of Education
Base pay
$8,490
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$364
Benefits
$6,194
Total compensation
$15,049

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[object Object]

Savannah Moore works as a Office Specialist II for Utah State Board of Education within Ped Office of Education. Savannah earned $15,049 in 2017.

Ryan Garcia

Dds Consultant/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$15,003
Sub-department
PED Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay
$13,834
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,169
Total compensation
$15,003

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[object Object]

At Utah State Board of Education, Ryan Garcia serves as a Dds Consultant within Ped Office of Rehabilitation. Their 2017 pay totaled $15,003.

Melissa Grandy

Braille Proofreader, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$15,001
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$13,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,168
Total compensation
$15,001

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At Utah State Board of Education, Melissa Grandy serves as a Braille Proofreader, Usdb within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,001.

Kathy Dinsmoor

Office Specialist I/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$14,952
Sub-department
PED Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay
$6,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,117
Benefits
$7,451
Total compensation
$14,952

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Kathy Dinsmoor holds the role of Office Specialist I at Utah State Board of Education within Ped Office of Rehabilitation. In 2017, their total compensation was $14,952.

Hailey Nield

Intervener, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$14,930
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$13,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,163
Total compensation
$14,930

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[object Object]

Hailey Nield holds the role of Intervener, Usdb at Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. In 2017, their total compensation was $14,930.

Mackayla Rippstein

Intervener, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2019 total comp
$14,914
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$13,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,162
Total compensation
$14,914

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Mackayla Rippstein holds the role of Intervener, Usdb at Utah State Board of Education within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. In 2019, their total compensation was $14,914.

Kristi Bostic

Administrative Secretary/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$14,907
Sub-department
PED Office of Education
Base pay
$9,392
Overtime
$102
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$5,413
Total compensation
$14,907

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[object Object]

Kristi Bostic is a Administrative Secretary at Utah State Board of Education within Ped Office of Education. 2017 total compensation came to $14,907.

Mailea Armatage

Intervener, Usdb/Utah State Board of Education

2018 total comp
$14,893
Sub-department
DBS Deaf & Blind Schools
Base pay
$13,732
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,160
Total compensation
$14,893

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At Utah State Board of Education, Mailea Armatage serves as a Intervener, Usdb within Dbs Deaf & Blind Schools. Their 2018 pay totaled $14,893.

Patrice Godfrey

Administrative Secretary/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$14,841
Sub-department
PED Office of Education
Base pay
$1,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,200
Benefits
$2,239
Total compensation
$14,841

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Patrice Godfrey is a Administrative Secretary at Utah State Board of Education within Ped Office of Education. 2017 total compensation came to $14,841.

Samantha Heide

Administrative Secretary/Utah State Board of Education

2017 total comp
$14,835
Sub-department
PED Child Nutrition
Base pay
$7,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$503
Benefits
$6,492
Total compensation
$14,835

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At Utah State Board of Education, Samantha Heide serves as a Administrative Secretary within Ped Child Nutrition. Their 2017 pay totaled $14,835.