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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Water Quality Assurance Analyst/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Ashley holds the role of Water Quality Assurance Analyst at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $48,593.
Www Utility Meter Technician I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Christopher Wilson serves as a Www Utility Meter Technician I. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,588.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Lawrence Dailey serves as a 52941 - Laborer. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,583.
Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Kirk Parker serves as a Cdl Driver I. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $48,571.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Steven Blattermann is a 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. 2024 total compensation came to $48,569.
52620 - Www Instrumentation Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Christopher Gaines holds the role of 52620 - Www Instrumentation Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,567.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Nayaree Rawlings serves as a 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice. Hired in 2021, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,550.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marvin Jackson is a 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2012 (about 11 years). 2023 total compensation came to $48,539.
33561 - Storekeeper I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sherrie Dickerson is a 33561 - Storekeeper I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2012, they have about 11 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $48,529.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gary Coston is a Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1986, they have about 37 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $48,521.
54352 - Electrical Maintenance Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Troy Pumphrey is a 54352 - Electrical Maintenance Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2018, they have about 5 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $48,502.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jamiala Austin is a Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $48,490.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Vincent T Pettway serves as a Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,478.
Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Joann Griffin is a Utility Meter Technician III DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. 2021 total compensation came to $48,471.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lonnie Bolling works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1996, they have about 25 years of service. Lonnie earned $48,456 in 2021.
Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keith Harper holds the role of Utilities Inst Repair III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $48,442.
42211 - Public Works Inspector I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kia Saunders works as a 42211 - Public Works Inspector I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 7 years. Kia earned $48,411 in 2023.
Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shirell Dunlap works as a Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Shirell earned $48,401 in 2025.
Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Brandon Miller holds the role of Instrumentation Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $48,395.
34270 - Www Customer Care Analyst I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Gary Davis serves as a 34270 - Www Customer Care Analyst I. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,378.
Administrative Analyst I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marionese Forderingham is a Administrative Analyst I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $48,352.
54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Dachelle Allen serves as a 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,311.
Www Laborer Crew Leader I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Corinthian Thompson holds the role of Www Laborer Crew Leader I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,307.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Jeffrey Monroe serves as a Laborer. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $48,306.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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David Polk is a Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $48,304.
33213 - Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Earica Henderson works as a 33213 - Office Support Specialist III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. Earica earned $48,296 in 2023.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Chavais Bridges holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $48,279.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Larry Ritz works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. Larry earned $48,271 in 2021.
Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Raymond Davis serves as a Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,241.
Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Deborah Watford serves as a Office Support Specialist III. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 32 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $48,239.
Www Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lucinda S Rathmann is a Www Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $48,198.
N/A/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lynette Curtis works as a N/A for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1988, they have about 36 years of service. Lynette earned $48,183 in 2024.
34263 - Customer Care Analyst I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Jermonni Deal serves as a 34263 - Customer Care Analyst I. Hired in 2014, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,154.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tavon Moore is a 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about a year). 2024 total compensation came to $48,150.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Clarence Franklin holds the role of Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,149.
Www Customer Care Analyst I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Margaret Williams holds the role of Www Customer Care Analyst I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,144.
Laborer Crew Leader I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Eric Grimes is a Laborer Crew Leader I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). 2021 total compensation came to $48,139.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darnell Johnson works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Darnell earned $48,137 in 2021.
Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, William Beatty serves as a Cdl Driver I. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $48,127.
33213 - Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marki Sheriff holds the role of 33213 - Office Support Specialist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,127.