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 51
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Lisa Deforest is a Utilities Service Spec*Water at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $6,893.
Administrative Assistant II/Water Services Department
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Shawna Gardner holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Water Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,865.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Stephanie Botello Carrasco works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Stephanie earned $6,863 in 2025.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Steven Metcalf serves as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $6,726.
Support Services Aide/Water Services Department
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Jordin Perez Castillo holds the role of Support Services Aide at Water Services Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,256.
Electrician/Water Services Department
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William Owens holds the role of Electrician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,240.
General Apprentice-U7 (Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Garrett Siemann serves as a General Apprentice-U7 (Nc). Their 2025 pay totaled $6,189.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Bryan Reyes works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Bryan earned $6,059 in 2023.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Stephanie Herrera works as a Utilities Service Spec*Water for Water Services Department. Stephanie earned $5,757 in 2025.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Michael Escobedo serves as a Water Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,744.
Chemist I*Specialty/Water Services Department
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Gabriela Anaya holds the role of Chemist I*Specialty at Water Services Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,741.
Utility Specialty Technician/Water Services Department
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Brandon Felix holds the role of Utility Specialty Technician at Water Services Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,504.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Larry Berlanga Flores is a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $5,468.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Oscar Virgil Rodriguez is a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $5,260.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Genaro Sainz holds the role of Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,256.
Ops & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Garrett Nehrbass serves as a Ops & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $5,246.
Account Clerk III/Water Services Department
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Marcella Wheaton holds the role of Account Clerk III at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,199.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Fernando Martinez is a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $4,877.
Water Meter Reader/Water Services Department
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Dolores Sordia works as a Water Meter Reader for Water Services Department. Dolores earned $4,662 in 2024.
Caseworker I/Water Services Department
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Marisa Mitchell works as a Caseworker I for Water Services Department. Marisa earned $4,390 in 2023.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Joshua Gunder holds the role of Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,864.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Catherine Cuellar is a Utilities Service Spec*Water at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $3,806.
Supplies Clerk Ii*U2/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Rudolph Fernandez serves as a Supplies Clerk Ii*U2. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,789.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Josue Jimenez serves as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $3,780.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Adrian Herrera serves as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc). Their 2025 pay totaled $3,657.
Ops & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Richard Olsen serves as a Ops & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $3,618.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Anna Vega Morales is a Utilities Service Spec*Water at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $3,452.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Michael Chicoine works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Michael earned $3,304 in 2023.
Chemist I/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Donna Prante serves as a Chemist I. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,070.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Jesus Murillo works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Jesus earned $3,011 in 2025.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Isaiah Benitez works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Isaiah earned $2,971 in 2023.
Electrician/Water Services Department
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Alexander Deutsch is a Electrician at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,947.
Senior Water Quality Inspector/Water Services Department
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Jesse Malinowski holds the role of Senior Water Quality Inspector at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,877.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Erika Roman works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Erika earned $2,706 in 2023.
Information Technician Analyst/Prg III/Water Services Department
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Susanne Nolan works as a Information Technician Analyst/Prg III for Water Services Department. Susanne earned $2,677 in 2024.
Water Resource Specialist/Water Services Department
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Hannah Benzion works as a Water Resource Specialist for Water Services Department. Hannah earned $2,546 in 2024.
Laboratory Technician/Water Services Department
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Brianna Goldthwaite works as a Laboratory Technician for Water Services Department. Brianna earned $2,541 in 2023.
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Gerardo Calderon serves as a Environmental Health & Safety Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,425.
Water Meter Reader/Water Services Department
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Rudy Fernandez works as a Water Meter Reader for Water Services Department. Rudy earned $2,273 in 2023.
Utility Mechanic*Scba/Water Services Department
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Andres Herrera works as a Utility Mechanic*Scba for Water Services Department. Andres earned $2,199 in 2025.