City of Albuquerque / Sw-Solid Waste
Agency file
The Sw-Solid Waste operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2025, this agency had 463 employees with median total compensation of $27,428; the highest distinct record was $54,554.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 463 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($27,428) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $39,046 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,142. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 12
Residential Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Dean Bethea is a Residential Collections Driver at Sw-Solid Waste. 2025 total compensation came to $13,633.
Equipment Operator II/Sw-Solid Waste
David Martinez works as a Equipment Operator II for Sw-Solid Waste. David earned $12,085 in 2025.
Tire Technician/Sw-Solid Waste
Alan Gonzalez-Falcon is a Tire Technician at Sw-Solid Waste. 2025 total compensation came to $11,294.
Custodian/Sw-Solid Waste
Gabriel Lopez holds the role of Custodian at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,773.
Commercial Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, Orlando Estrada serves as a Commercial Collections Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,241.
Lead Mechanic/Sw-Solid Waste
Joseph Hetzel holds the role of Lead Mechanic at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,968.
Residential Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, Stacey Gonzales serves as a Residential Collections Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,830.
Commercial Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Diego Garcia works as a Commercial Collections Driver for Sw-Solid Waste. Diego earned $7,552 in 2025.
Mechanics Helper/Sw-Solid Waste
Jeremiah Vallejos is a Mechanics Helper at Sw-Solid Waste. 2025 total compensation came to $7,351.
Graffiti Removal Technician I/Sw-Solid Waste
Rigo Sedillo works as a Graffiti Removal Technician I for Sw-Solid Waste. Rigo earned $7,080 in 2025.
Commercial Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Jose Alvarado Gallegos is a Commercial Collections Driver at Sw-Solid Waste. 2025 total compensation came to $6,934.
Laborer/Sw-Solid Waste
Pedro Guzman works as a Laborer for Sw-Solid Waste. Pedro earned $6,215 in 2025.
Welder/Sw-Solid Waste
Esiquel Ortega holds the role of Welder at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,882.
Landfill Attendant/Sw-Solid Waste
Julio Vera Gutierrez works as a Landfill Attendant for Sw-Solid Waste. Julio earned $4,412 in 2025.
Laborer/Sw-Solid Waste
Daniel Anaya holds the role of Laborer at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,080.
Custodian/Sw-Solid Waste
Anthony Delgado holds the role of Custodian at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,720.
Laborer/Sw-Solid Waste
Adrian Sanchez holds the role of Laborer at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,720.
Solid Waste Operator/Sw-Solid Waste
Gerald Pacheco holds the role of Solid Waste Operator at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,266.
Residential Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, William Madrid serves as a Residential Collections Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,225.
Residential Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Ever Mijarez Bustillos works as a Residential Collections Driver for Sw-Solid Waste. Ever earned $2,201 in 2025.
Commercial Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, Joseph Chavez serves as a Commercial Collections Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,029.
Commercial Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, Fernando Griego serves as a Commercial Collections Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,002.
Irrigation Specialist/Sw/Sw-Solid Waste
Vidal Madrid holds the role of Irrigation Specialist/Sw at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,693.