City of Baltimore / Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Agency file
The Public Works - Water & Waste Water operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2025, this agency had 1,285 employees with median total compensation of $76,741; the highest distinct record was $284,737.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,285 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,741) — 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 $124,874 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $46,329. 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 | $90.3M — | 1,435 — | $61,667 — |
| 2022 | $78.7M ▼ 12.9% | 1,422 ▼ 0.9% | $54,275 ▼ 12.0% |
| 2023 | $84.8M ▲ 7.8% | 1,447 ▲ 1.8% | $58,077 ▲ 7.0% |
| 2024 | $105.8M ▲ 24.7% | 1,452 ▲ 0.3% | $69,232 ▲ 19.2% |
| 2025 | $103.9M ▼ 1.7% | 1,285 ▼ 11.5% | $76,741 ▲ 10.8% |
Record list
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54351 - Maintenance Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Joseph Eldridge works as a 54351 - Maintenance Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2021, they have about 2 years of service. Joseph earned $40,860 in 2023.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gary Pennington works as a Na for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 10 years of service. Gary earned $40,853 in 2023.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shawn Doggett Jr. is a Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $40,837.
54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jamece Baker is a 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. 2024 total compensation came to $40,815.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cory Partlow holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2021 (about 2 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $40,742.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Quantaz Hawkins serves as a Www Laborer. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,742.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Donte Ramseur works as a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Donte earned $40,703 in 2024.
Office Support Specialist II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Susan Hoffman holds the role of Office Support Specialist II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $40,699.
Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Latisha Horne holds the role of Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $40,698.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Eddie Jennings works as a 52941 - Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. Eddie earned $40,693 in 2023.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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George Nicholson works as a Na for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 20 years. George earned $40,659 in 2022.
Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sanvetta Cornish holds the role of Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $40,613.
33212 - Office Support Specialist II (Civil Service)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shelley Gregory is a 33212 - Office Support Specialist II (Civil Service) at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2019 (about 4 years). 2023 total compensation came to $40,497.
N/A/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Taylor is a N/A at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). 2024 total compensation came to $40,492.
34310 - Www Utility Meter Technician I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Antonio Ferguson works as a 34310 - Www Utility Meter Technician I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Antonio earned $40,470 in 2024.
Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Danielle Hoggard is a Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). 2021 total compensation came to $40,469.
53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gary Washington is a 53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $40,461.
34309 - Www Utility Meter Technician II DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kenndra Hill-Wilson works as a 34309 - Www Utility Meter Technician II DPW for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. Kenndra earned $40,434 in 2024.
52620 - Instrument Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ari White works as a 52620 - Instrument Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2020 (about 3 years). Ari earned $40,409 in 2023.
52620 - Www Instrumentation Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Terry Johnson serves as a 52620 - Www Instrumentation Technician Apprentice. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,376.
Utility Meter Technician I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Antonio Ferguson serves as a Utility Meter Technician I. Hired in 2013, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $40,359.
52620 - Instrument Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Tipton is a 52620 - Instrument Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about a year of service. 2023 total compensation came to $40,339.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, John Gordon serves as a Na. They have served since 2007 (about 15 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $40,285.
34264 - Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lachonne Harcum holds the role of 34264 - Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 4 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $40,280.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shirell Dunlap works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. Shirell earned $40,275 in 2021.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Melvin Bean is a 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2020, they have about 3 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $40,250.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kirk Hall holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,229.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Leslie Hamilton is a 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about a year). 2024 total compensation came to $40,216.
34264 - Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Elexus Henderson serves as a 34264 - Customer Care Analyst II. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,200.
Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Raeven Carter is a Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). 2021 total compensation came to $40,173.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lydia Hrynczyszyn is a Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 34 years. 2023 total compensation came to $40,164.
Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Latasha Mccray holds the role of Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $40,156.
N/A/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Angelo Reid works as a N/A for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Angelo earned $40,110 in 2024.
N/A/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony Sydlik holds the role of N/A at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1986 (about 38 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $40,094.
Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Laisha Toatley-Hayes is a Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $40,054.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Demetrius Davis serves as a 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice. They have served since 2020 (about 2 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $40,044.
Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Tyrone Braxton serves as a Customer Care Analyst II. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $40,043.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Desean T Smith serves as a Www Laborer. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,990.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Nicole Williams holds the role of 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2021, they have about a year of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $39,985.
54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Tashema Harris serves as a 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $39,968.