City of Baltimore / Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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The Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly) operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2025, this agency had 150 employees with median total compensation of $59,953; the highest distinct record was $148,116.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 150 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($59,953) — 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 $89,530 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $46,468. 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 5 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $13.6M — | 247 — | $52,985 — |
| 2022 | $11.4M ▼ 16.0% | 223 ▼ 9.7% | $49,474 ▼ 6.6% |
| 2023 | $12.9M ▲ 13.0% | 207 ▼ 7.2% | $58,133 ▲ 17.5% |
| 2024 | $11.1M ▼ 14.0% | 186 ▼ 10.1% | $58,375 ▲ 0.4% |
| 2025 | $9.7M ▼ 12.0% | 150 ▼ 19.4% | $59,953 ▲ 2.7% |
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Record list
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54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Belinda Jones works as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Belinda earned $65,364 in 2024.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Andre Thompson holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,229.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Thomas Baxter holds the role of 53811 - Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,204.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Melvin Young works as a Solid Waste Driver for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. Melvin earned $65,120 in 2021.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Andre Thompson holds the role of 53811 - Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,107.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Calvin L Haskins works as a Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 1988 (about 37 years). Calvin earned $65,058 in 2025.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Anthony Thompson is a Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $64,968.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Karen R Aiken holds the role of Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,957.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Antonio Mccan works as a Solid Waste Driver for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. Antonio earned $64,881 in 2021.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Bernice Richardson works as a Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). Bernice earned $64,795 in 2025.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Henry M Knight serves as a Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,788.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Keith Harrell serves as a Cdl Driver II. They have served since 2012 (about 9 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $64,758.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Don Nichols holds the role of Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $64,475.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), James Means serves as a Laborer. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $64,450.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Shaun Rodgers is a Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. 2021 total compensation came to $64,369.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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William Diggs holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,368.
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Payroll for Mark Smith (Solid Waste Worker, Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)) may cover more than one person; together they account for $64,040 in 2021.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Michael Dairsow works as a Solid Waste Worker for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 1989, about 32 years. Michael earned $64,004 in 2021.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Larry Davis works as a Solid Waste Driver for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. Larry earned $63,994 in 2021.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Karen Aiken holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $63,953.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Amir Hicks holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $63,809.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Robert Torain Jr. works as a 52941 - Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). Robert earned $63,725 in 2023.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Ronald Scriber works as a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Ronald earned $63,692 in 2024.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Andre Curry serves as a Laborer. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $63,483.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Algia Homes holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $63,307.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Valerie Ann Pope holds the role of Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 1994 (about 31 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $63,008.
Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Van Heckstall serves as a Cdl Driver I. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $62,960.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Charles Harris-El serves as a Cdl Driver II. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $62,877.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Crystal A Ellis holds the role of Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,823.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Gregory Williams works as a Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Gregory earned $62,681 in 2025.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Richard Daniel works as a Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Richard earned $62,454 in 2025.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Belinda A Jones holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $62,444.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Dion Johnson is a Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $62,374.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Jamaal Colbert works as a Solid Waste Driver for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Jamaal earned $62,338 in 2021.