City of Phoenix, Arizona / Public Works Department
Agency file
The Public Works Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 1,090 employees with median total compensation of $77,483; the highest distinct record was $236,437.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,090 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($77,483) — 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 $109,717 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $27,100. 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 | $71.3M — | 1,094 — | $68,950 — |
| 2024 | $76.8M ▲ 7.8% | 1,103 ▲ 0.8% | $73,135 ▲ 6.1% |
| 2025 | $80.9M ▲ 5.2% | 1,090 ▼ 1.2% | $77,483 ▲ 5.9% |
Record list
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Solid Waste Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Steve Hidalgo is a Solid Waste Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $74,784.
Building Maintenance Worker*U2/Public Works Department
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Jose Campos Iii works as a Building Maintenance Worker*U2 for Public Works Department. Jose earned $74,745 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Jonathan Huckaby works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $74,600 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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James Chase is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $74,540.
Building Equipment Op I/Public Works Department
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Adrian Garcia is a Building Equipment Op I at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $74,467.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Moses Perez works as a Solid Waste Foreman for Public Works Department. Moses earned $74,422 in 2025.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Lawrence Wilhight works as a Utilities Service Specialist for Public Works Department. Lawrence earned $74,276 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Austin Mcmahon serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,253.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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David Padilla holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,194.
Auto Technician*Master Technician/Public Works Department
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David Williams is a Auto Technician*Master Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $74,142.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Michael Fuentes works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Michael earned $74,043 in 2025.
Auto Technician*Master Technician/Public Works Department
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Aaron Rudolph holds the role of Auto Technician*Master Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,031.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, James Luttenegger serves as a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,022.
Building Maintenance Worker*U2/Public Works Department
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Wayne Runnels works as a Building Maintenance Worker*U2 for Public Works Department. Wayne earned $73,973 in 2024.
Tire Program Supervisor/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Tawny Vanorman serves as a Tire Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,969.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Vincent Munoz works as a Support Services Aide for Public Works Department. Vincent earned $73,957 in 2025.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Armando Soto is a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $73,940.
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Jeremy Nabors holds the role of Equipment Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,876.
Human Resources Analyst/Public Works Department
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Misty Escamilla holds the role of Human Resources Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,846.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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James Vereb holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,764.
Equipment Control Specialist/Public Works Department
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Scott Evans works as a Equipment Control Specialist for Public Works Department. Scott earned $73,662 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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David Torres Sr works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. David earned $73,636 in 2025.
Auto Parts Clerk II/Public Works Department
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Alexander De Alva holds the role of Auto Parts Clerk II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,621.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Michael Estrella works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Michael earned $73,586 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Ernest Ramirez Iii is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $73,529.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Michael Flores Jr holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,517.
Facilities Projects Planner/Public Works Department
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Edgar Santos holds the role of Facilities Projects Planner at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,492.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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Abel Melendez Jr is a Equipment Op IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $73,411.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Raymond Chavez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,255.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Rebecca Estrada works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Rebecca earned $73,209 in 2025.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Frank Ipharr works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanical for Public Works Department. Frank earned $73,164 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Joe Drake works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Joe earned $73,124 in 2025.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Brett Guysi is a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $73,121.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Colton Combs works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanical for Public Works Department. Colton earned $73,087 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Diane Godino holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,980.
Solid Waste Supervisor/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, David Penberthy serves as a Solid Waste Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,923.
Project Management Assistant/Public Works Department
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Eric Borquez works as a Project Management Assistant for Public Works Department. Eric earned $72,806 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Scott Trice works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Scott earned $72,794 in 2023.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, George Clark Jr serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,786.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Fabian Alvarez is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $72,759.