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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34310 - Utility Meter Technician I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Zachary Gore works as a 34310 - Utility Meter Technician I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. Zachary earned $48,960 in 2023.
53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Annette Johnson works as a 53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 27 years. Annette earned $48,949 in 2022.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Mr. William C Merritte Iii holds the role of Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,946.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Fazenbaker holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1993, they have about 30 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,939.
Utility Meter Reader II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darvin Spedden holds the role of Utility Meter Reader II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $48,931.
Scale Attendant/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Goodman holds the role of Scale Attendant at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $48,919.
34264 - Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Robenia Bartee is a 34264 - Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 15 years. 2023 total compensation came to $48,901.
Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Melvin Talbot works as a Utilities Inst Repair III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1998 (about 23 years). Melvin earned $48,901 in 2021.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Clemon Yeargin holds the role of Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 41 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $48,881.
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Payroll for Gary Moss (Laborer, Public Works - Water & Waste Water) may cover more than one person; together they account for $48,868 in 2021.
34309 - Utility Meter Technician II DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Joshua Lynn is a 34309 - Utility Meter Technician II DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2012 (about 10 years). 2022 total compensation came to $48,862.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Korey Mcfarlane serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,843.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Reginald Henderson is a Mechanical Maintenance Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $48,835.
42211 - Public Works Inspector I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Richard Dickerson holds the role of 42211 - Public Works Inspector I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,831.
Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Fannie Dobbins serves as a Office Support Specialist III. Records show a hire date of 91065600000. Their 2021 pay totaled $48,831.
Www Customer Care Analyst I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Jones is a Www Customer Care Analyst I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $48,825.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Melvin Curbeam is a Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1988, they have about 34 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $48,824.
Www Storekeeper II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dionne Cooper-Melton holds the role of Www Storekeeper II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,822.
Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sheryl Raley works as a Office Support Specialist III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1979, they have about 42 years of service. Sheryl earned $48,822 in 2021.
72111 - Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Pradip Thapa is a 72111 - Engineer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about a year. 2023 total compensation came to $48,814.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Wayde Billips serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 36 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $48,785.
33562 - Storekeeper II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dion Smith works as a 33562 - Storekeeper II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 10 years of service. Dion earned $48,775 in 2023.
Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Lanell Johnson serves as a Utilities Inst Repair III. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $48,761.
Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kevin Cooper holds the role of Utility Meter Technician III DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $48,749.
Chemist I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ronika Mcnair is a Chemist I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). 2021 total compensation came to $48,746.
54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Tonya Williams serves as a 54452 - Www Cdl Driver II. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,734.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cynthia Burgess works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1988 (about 33 years). Cynthia earned $48,715 in 2021.
54319 - Pumping Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jennifer Forney is a 54319 - Pumping Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2015, they have about 7 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $48,710.
Maintenance Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Clinton Hunter is a Maintenance Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $48,692.
34309 - Utility Meter Technician II DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Harvey is a 34309 - Utility Meter Technician II DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). 2023 total compensation came to $48,679.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cory Partlow holds the role of 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,677.
Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marion Robinson is a Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1997, they have about 24 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $48,671.
Www Storekeeper I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darlene Cunion works as a Www Storekeeper I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service. Darlene earned $48,669 in 2025.
54312 - Water Treatment Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marcia Owens is a 54312 - Water Treatment Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 15 years. 2023 total compensation came to $48,664.
54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Jermaine Walker serves as a 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $48,648.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William Holden is a Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. 2021 total compensation came to $48,640.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carlos Johnson holds the role of Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $48,626.
54352 - Electrical Maintenance Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Antoine Brown is a 54352 - Electrical Maintenance Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. 2023 total compensation came to $48,613.
Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jojuan Gasque works as a Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2020 (about a year). Jojuan earned $48,607 in 2021.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keandre Brown holds the role of Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,596.