City of Phoenix, Arizona / Aviation
Agency file
The Aviation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2025, this agency had 910 employees with median total compensation of $76,499; the highest distinct record was $320,398.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 910 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,499) — 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 $125,064 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $34,111. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58.7M — | 839 — | $68,442 — |
| 2024 | $67.9M ▲ 15.7% | 890 ▲ 6.1% | $74,372 ▲ 8.7% |
| 2025 | $71.5M ▲ 5.3% | 910 ▲ 2.2% | $76,499 ▲ 2.9% |
Record list
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Aviation Dispatcher/Aviation
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Joshua Black holds the role of Aviation Dispatcher at Aviation. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,375.
Equipment Op I*U2/Aviation
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Michael Garcia works as a Equipment Op I*U2 for Aviation. Michael earned $58,326 in 2025.
Accountant I/Aviation
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Joann Delgado holds the role of Accountant I at Aviation. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,212.
Human Resources Aide/Aviation
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Marylou Medrano is a Human Resources Aide at Aviation. 2025 total compensation came to $58,123.
Equipment Op Ii*U2/Aviation
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At Aviation, Ruben Rico-Rodarte serves as a Equipment Op Ii*U2. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,118.
Electrical Maintenance Crew Chief/Aviation
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Lawrence Gerske works as a Electrical Maintenance Crew Chief for Aviation. Lawrence earned $58,000 in 2023.
Aviation Supervisor I/Aviation
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At Aviation, Gregory Colter serves as a Aviation Supervisor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,792.
Equipment Op Ii*U2/Aviation
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Joshua Hernandez works as a Equipment Op Ii*U2 for Aviation. Joshua earned $57,748 in 2025.
Airport Operations Assistant/Aviation
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Josephine Ruiz holds the role of Airport Operations Assistant at Aviation. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,716.
Project Manager/Aviation
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Camilo Henao holds the role of Project Manager at Aviation. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,705.
Building Maintenance Worker*U2/Aviation
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Alejandro Galindo is a Building Maintenance Worker*U2 at Aviation. 2025 total compensation came to $57,689.
Administrative Aide*Empl Parking Coordinator/Aviation
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Rubi Hidalgo works as a Administrative Aide*Empl Parking Coordinator for Aviation. Rubi earned $57,687 in 2025.
Airport Operations Technician/Aviation
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Jose Mesquita works as a Airport Operations Technician for Aviation. Jose earned $57,671 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant I/Aviation
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Kristeen Wright works as a Administrative Assistant I for Aviation. Kristeen earned $57,653 in 2025.
Airport Operations Assistant/Aviation
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Hari Roka is a Airport Operations Assistant at Aviation. 2025 total compensation came to $57,532.
Airport Security Guard/Aviation
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Mario Garibaldi Jr works as a Airport Security Guard for Aviation. Mario earned $57,483 in 2023.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Aviation
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Pete Ramirez Jr is a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Aviation. 2024 total compensation came to $57,426.
Airport Operations Assistant/Aviation
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Michael Deroest is a Airport Operations Assistant at Aviation. 2023 total compensation came to $57,362.
Aviation Supervisor II/Aviation
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David Niles holds the role of Aviation Supervisor II at Aviation. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,351.
Gardener/Aviation
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Michael Cordova works as a Gardener for Aviation. Michael earned $57,347 in 2025.
Airfield Maintenance Worker I/Aviation
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Jack Huizar holds the role of Airfield Maintenance Worker I at Aviation. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,254.
Facility Contract Compl Specialist/Aviation
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Michelle Trillo works as a Facility Contract Compl Specialist for Aviation. Michelle earned $57,221 in 2025.
Equipment Op I*U2/Aviation
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At Aviation, John Samarripaz serves as a Equipment Op I*U2. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,217.
Airport Operations Technician/Aviation
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Tylor Makizuru holds the role of Airport Operations Technician at Aviation. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,125.
Airport Operations Assistant/Aviation
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Kevin Vazquez holds the role of Airport Operations Assistant at Aviation. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,115.
Airfield Maintenance Worker I/Aviation
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At Aviation, Mario Hernandez serves as a Airfield Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,100.
Senior Information Technician Systems Specialist/Aviation
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Nathan Mcalvage holds the role of Senior Information Technician Systems Specialist at Aviation. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,083.
Airport Operations Assistant/Aviation
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Alexander Agosto Irizarry works as a Airport Operations Assistant for Aviation. Alexander earned $56,916 in 2025.
Airport Security Guard/Aviation
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Abraham Torres holds the role of Airport Security Guard at Aviation. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,872.
Building Equipment Op II/Aviation
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Jorge Castillo is a Building Equipment Op II at Aviation. 2025 total compensation came to $56,845.
Gardener/Aviation
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Curtis Jimison is a Gardener at Aviation. 2025 total compensation came to $56,744.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Aviation
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Brian Young holds the role of Gardener*Sprinkler System at Aviation. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,735.
Airport Security Guard/Aviation
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At Aviation, Charles Sloniger serves as a Airport Security Guard. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,639.
Aviation Dispatcher/Aviation
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Jonathan Tanner works as a Aviation Dispatcher for Aviation. Jonathan earned $56,570 in 2025.
Facility Contract Compl Specialist/Aviation
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Ana Rosales Valentin is a Facility Contract Compl Specialist at Aviation. 2025 total compensation came to $56,554.
Airport Security Guard/Aviation
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Grace Perez works as a Airport Security Guard for Aviation. Grace earned $56,508 in 2025.
Custodial Worker I*U2/Aviation
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Frank Martinez holds the role of Custodial Worker I*U2 at Aviation. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,457.
Aviation Supervisor I/Aviation
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Steven Sanchez holds the role of Aviation Supervisor I at Aviation. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,418.
Secretary III/Aviation
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Elsa Philbrick works as a Secretary III for Aviation. Elsa earned $56,417 in 2025.
Custodial Worker I*U2/Aviation
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At Aviation, John Rubio serves as a Custodial Worker I*U2. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,337.