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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 30
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Matthew Babcock holds the role of General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,412.
Equipment Op I*U2/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Robert Vega serves as a Equipment Op I*U2. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,411.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Shawn Bale is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $41,139.
Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Stella Rees serves as a Building Equipment Op II. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,040.
Auto Technician*Master Technician/Public Works Department
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Michael Phillips holds the role of Auto Technician*Master Technician at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,831.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Justin Mitchell holds the role of General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,728.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Ron Mendivil is a Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,614.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Cristian Reynoso holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,590.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Joseph Yarnall-Lechuga is a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $40,389.
Assistant Public Works Director/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Pat Tapia serves as a Assistant Public Works Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,202.
Laborer/Public Works Department
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Ralph Nunez works as a Laborer for Public Works Department. Ralph earned $39,993 in 2023.
Auto Technician/Public Works Department
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Ryan Einsele holds the role of Auto Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,940.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Jackson Lewis holds the role of Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,884.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Joshua Decirce holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,725.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Michael Reynolds serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $39,701.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Francisco Martinez works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Francisco earned $39,530 in 2025.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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Michael Barcello is a Solid Waste Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,479.
Building Facilities Superintendent/Public Works Department
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Colleen Ostrander works as a Building Facilities Superintendent for Public Works Department. Colleen earned $39,359 in 2025.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Ruben Garcia works as a Support Services Aide for Public Works Department. Ruben earned $39,313 in 2025.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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Ashure Yonan works as a Solid Waste Worker for Public Works Department. Ashure earned $39,311 in 2023.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Brianna Parra works as a Utilities Service Specialist for Public Works Department. Brianna earned $39,278 in 2025.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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Billy Brown works as a Solid Waste Worker for Public Works Department. Billy earned $39,141 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Aiden Bundy is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $39,020.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Jakevan Powell holds the role of Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,842.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Nikita Days works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Nikita earned $38,838 in 2025.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Thomas Marano is a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $38,486.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Rebecca Gilliland works as a Utilities Service Specialist for Public Works Department. Rebecca earned $38,287 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Anthony Bustamante serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,220.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Edward Ortiz Rangel is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $37,968.
Deputy Public Works Director/Public Works Department
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Glenn Hodge holds the role of Deputy Public Works Director at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,620.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Eric Jimenez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,275.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Mathew Soto serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,173.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Andrea Max works as a Support Services Aide for Public Works Department. Andrea earned $37,173 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Jorge Calle works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Jorge earned $36,839 in 2023.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Hector Valencia Pulido works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Hector earned $36,828 in 2025.
Auto Technician*Master Technician/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Efren Castellanos serves as a Auto Technician*Master Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,765.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Joel Gabaldon serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,735.
Laborer*U2/Public Works Department
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James Engram Jr holds the role of Laborer*U2 at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,467.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, David Lee serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,368.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Bryana Gardner is a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,365.