City of Phoenix, Arizona / Water Services Department
Agency file
The Water Services Department operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2025, this agency had 1,506 employees with median total compensation of $76,745; the highest distinct record was $313,652.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,506 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,745) — 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 $119,259 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $35,507. 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 38
Electrician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Christopher Thomas serves as a Electrician. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,448.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Cameron Cleveland serves as a Water Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,433.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Gunnar Dircks is a Water Services Specialist at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $51,428.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Erik Traslavina is a Water Services Specialist at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $51,391.
Account Clerk III/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Christine Canisales serves as a Account Clerk III. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,359.
Laboratory Technician/Water Services Department
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Angelita Garcia works as a Laboratory Technician for Water Services Department. Angelita earned $51,359 in 2025.
Laboratory Technician/Water Services Department
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Shay Huff is a Laboratory Technician at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $51,359.
Account Clerk III/Water Services Department
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Karina Uriarte is a Account Clerk III at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $51,359.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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Johnny Estrada works as a Utility Technician for Water Services Department. Johnny earned $51,359 in 2025.
Support Services Aide/Water Services Department
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Jessica Embree is a Support Services Aide at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $51,315.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Thomas Aragon serves as a Utility Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,240.
Senior Engineering Technician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Crystal Nelsey serves as a Senior Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,236.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Kevin Phillips holds the role of Water Services Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,166.
Account Clerk III/Water Services Department
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Thea Ward works as a Account Clerk III for Water Services Department. Thea earned $51,164 in 2025.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, James Randolph Jr serves as a Water Services Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,159.
Ops & Maintenance Tech*Scba/Water Services Department
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Jayden Mason is a Ops & Maintenance Tech*Scba at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $51,016.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, John Schroeder serves as a Utility Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,990.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Benjamin Tena is a Water Services Specialist at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $50,898.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Robert Bruhn-Durst serves as a Utilities Service Spec*Water. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,864.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Ruth Blanco serves as a Utilities Service Spec*Water. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,805.
Utilities Service Spec*Lead/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Cristina Algandar serves as a Utilities Service Spec*Lead. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,720.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Jennifer Tash holds the role of Utilities Service Spec*Water at Water Services Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,713.
Accountant III/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Marsha Munday serves as a Accountant III. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,660.
Water Quality Inspector/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Angel Escobedo serves as a Water Quality Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,597.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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Julian Pina works as a Utility Technician for Water Services Department. Julian earned $50,589 in 2025.
Supplies Clerk Iii*U7/Water Services Department
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Christopher Culpepper works as a Supplies Clerk Iii*U7 for Water Services Department. Christopher earned $50,527 in 2023.
Account Clerk III/Water Services Department
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Roberto Cazares Jr works as a Account Clerk III for Water Services Department. Roberto earned $50,439 in 2025.
Courier/Water Services Department
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Arthur Easter works as a Courier for Water Services Department. Arthur earned $50,433 in 2025.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Boston Carreon is a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $50,428.
Secretary III/Water Services Department
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Samantha Parrish works as a Secretary III for Water Services Department. Samantha earned $50,366 in 2025.
Laboratory Technician/Water Services Department
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Timothy Basquez works as a Laboratory Technician for Water Services Department. Timothy earned $50,291 in 2023.
Water Meter Reader/Water Services Department
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Tamara Mckinney-Earl works as a Water Meter Reader for Water Services Department. Tamara earned $50,206 in 2025.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Timothy Roberts is a Water Services Specialist at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $50,149.
Administrative Aide/Water Services Department
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Jessica Bengtson holds the role of Administrative Aide at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,131.
Human Resources Aide/Water Services Department
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Marcia Johnson holds the role of Human Resources Aide at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,016.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Juan Abreo Cortez serves as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc). Their 2023 pay totaled $49,947.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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Benito Solarez holds the role of Utility Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,921.
Support Services Aide/Water Services Department
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Jessica Karns works as a Support Services Aide for Water Services Department. Jessica earned $49,903 in 2025.
Engineering Technician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Alberto Valdez serves as a Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,876.
Ops & Maintenance Tech*Scba/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Jose Torres serves as a Ops & Maintenance Tech*Scba. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,757.