City of Baltimore / Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
Agency file
The Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502) operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2020, this agency had 28 employees with median total compensation of $40,906; the highest distinct record was $85,885.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 28 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($40,906) — 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 $52,415 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $33,879. 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 7 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1M — | 27 — | $34,840 — |
| 2015 | $1.1M ▲ 6.3% | 28 ▲ 3.7% | $35,899 ▲ 3.0% |
| 2016 | $718.5K ▼ 32.7% | 21 ▼ 25.0% | $33,460 ▼ 6.8% |
| 2017 | $808.6K ▲ 12.5% | 22 ▲ 4.8% | $34,691 ▲ 3.7% |
| 2018 | $887.6K ▲ 9.8% | 21 ▼ 4.5% | $39,214 ▲ 13.0% |
| 2019 | $958K ▲ 7.9% | 25 ▲ 19.0% | $37,085 ▼ 5.4% |
| 2020 | $1.2M ▲ 24.7% | 28 ▲ 12.0% | $40,906 ▲ 10.3% |
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Record list
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Utilities Inst Repair III/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Carl Gholson holds the role of Utilities Inst Repair III at Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). They have served since 2007 (about 11 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $46,949.
Motor Vehicle Driver II Hourly/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Paul Stron holds the role of Motor Vehicle Driver II Hourly at Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 26 years. In 2019, their total compensation was $46,451.
Laborer Crew Leader I/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Mary Monk is a Laborer Crew Leader I at Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). Hired in 1995, they have about 23 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $46,346.
Motor Vehicle Driver II (Hrly)/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Reginald Lane is a Motor Vehicle Driver II (Hrly) at Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). Their tenure dates to 2000, about 15 years. 2015 total compensation came to $46,022.
Motor Vehicle Driver II (Hrly)/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Bruce Whittington is a Motor Vehicle Driver II (Hrly) at Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). Hired in 1984, they have about 31 years of service. 2015 total compensation came to $45,775.
Laborer/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Samuel Scofield Iii holds the role of Laborer at Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). Hired in 2001, they have about 19 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $44,696.
Laborer/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Jeffrey Monroe holds the role of Laborer at Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). Their tenure dates to 2001, about 19 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $43,798.
Laborer/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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At Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502), Darion Saunders serves as a Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 7 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $43,580.
Utilities Inst Repair I/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Jerrick Eades works as a Utilities Inst Repair I for Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). They have served since 2013 (about 7 years). Jerrick earned $42,894 in 2020.
Motor Vehicle Driver I (Hourly/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Ellis Basnight works as a Motor Vehicle Driver I (Hourly for Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 12 years. Ellis earned $42,134 in 2019.
Cdl Driver I/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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At Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502), Raven Cook serves as a Cdl Driver I. Hired in 2018, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $41,902.
Laborer (Hourly)/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Darion Saunders is a Laborer (Hourly) at Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). They have served since 2013 (about 6 years). 2019 total compensation came to $41,846.
Cdl Driver I/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Kenneth Lewis holds the role of Cdl Driver I at Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). Their tenure dates to 2002, about 18 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $41,351.
Utilities Inst Repair II/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Gerald Spigner works as a Utilities Inst Repair II for Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). Their tenure dates to 1994, about 26 years. Gerald earned $40,462 in 2020.
Motor Vehicle Driver II (Hrly)/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Paul Stron works as a Motor Vehicle Driver II (Hrly) for Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 24 years. Paul earned $40,110 in 2017.
Utilities Inst Repair II/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Annette Johnson holds the role of Utilities Inst Repair II at Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). They have served since 1995 (about 25 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $39,911.
Laborer/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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At Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502), Brian Barton serves as a Laborer. They have served since 2013 (about 7 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $39,896.
Utilities Inst Repair I/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Tony Spencer works as a Utilities Inst Repair I for Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). They have served since 2005 (about 15 years). Tony earned $39,739 in 2020.
Utilities Inst Repair I/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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William Fisher holds the role of Utilities Inst Repair I at Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 13 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $39,210.
Utilities Installer Repair III/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Ron Bassett works as a Utilities Installer Repair III for Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). They have served since 2001 (about 16 years). Ron earned $39,038 in 2017.
Laborer/Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502)
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Ray Gordon holds the role of Laborer at Dpw-Water & Waste Water (502). They have served since 2012 (about 8 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $38,727.