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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Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jacqueline Mason holds the role of Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $48,107.
Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Aaron Smith is a Utility Meter Technician III DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2013 (about 8 years). 2021 total compensation came to $48,102.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Ashley holds the role of Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about a year). In 2023, their total compensation was $48,087.
72143 - Www Engineering Associate III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dylan Kolb is a 72143 - Www Engineering Associate III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. 2024 total compensation came to $48,076.
Www Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Aja Spellers serves as a Www Customer Care Analyst II. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $48,061.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ernest Farmer works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. Ernest earned $48,060 in 2021.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Maurice Conway serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 42 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,056.
33213 - Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Nakia Robertson 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 $48,052.
34324 - Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Patrick Doughney serves as a 34324 - Utility Meter Technician III DPW. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $48,040.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marvin Jackson is a Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2010, they have about 11 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $48,038.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Thomas Turner holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 5 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $48,021.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Adam Hughes holds the role of 54516 - Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 5 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,002.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Kiara Patterson serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,984.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carlile Welch works as a 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about a year). Carlile earned $47,963 in 2023.
34310 - Www Utility Meter Technician I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Miguel Marmol holds the role of 34310 - Www Utility Meter Technician I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,961.
Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Laquan Cole serves as a Utility Meter Technician III DPW. They have served since 2013 (about 8 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $47,930.
Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Wanda Brooks works as a Cdl Driver I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2020, they have about a year of service. Wanda earned $47,917 in 2021.
Administrative Analyst I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jenifer Hill works as a Administrative Analyst I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. Jenifer earned $47,909 in 2021.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sampson Jones is a 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $47,891.
Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Demetrius Davis serves as a Operations Technician Apprentice. Their tenure dates to 2020, about a year. Their 2021 pay totaled $47,844.
31501 - Program Compliance Officer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Philip Jackson works as a 31501 - Program Compliance Officer I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about a year of service. Philip earned $47,843 in 2023.
Www Office Support Specialist II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Artis M Jones holds the role of Www Office Support Specialist II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,843.
33570 - Www Storekeeper II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ira Kroll serves as a 33570 - Www Storekeeper II. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,800.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Herbert Stokes is a 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about a year of service. 2023 total compensation came to $47,799.
52942 - Laborer Crew Leader I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Eric Grimes works as a 52942 - Laborer Crew Leader I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. Eric earned $47,794 in 2023.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Craig Daily works as a 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about a year). Craig earned $47,760 in 2023.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Bobby Hinton is a 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about a year). 2023 total compensation came to $47,750.
53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Melvin Talbot works as a 53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2012, they have about 11 years of service. Melvin earned $47,747 in 2023.
34310 - Utility Meter Technician I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William King is a 34310 - Utility Meter Technician I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 15 years. 2023 total compensation came to $47,745.
53821 - Scale Attendant/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Michael Goodman serves as a 53821 - Scale Attendant. Hired in 1994, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,735.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keiran Reeder holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 5 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $47,735.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Terrell Bacoat holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $47,721.
34270 - Www Customer Care Analyst I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Margaret Williams serves as a 34270 - Www Customer Care Analyst I. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $47,711.
Operations Director I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Bridgette Thornton works as a Operations Director I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. Bridgette earned $47,692 in 2025.
Www Office Support Specialist II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shelley Romaine Gregory is a Www Office Support Specialist II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $47,679.
Www Secretary II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Julia Marie Frank-Clark is a Www Secretary II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $47,675.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Raven Cook is a 54516 - Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 4 years. 2022 total compensation came to $47,641.
Customer Care Analyst I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Joanne Douglas is a Customer Care Analyst I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). 2021 total compensation came to $47,632.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Antonio Westmoreland serves as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $47,628.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Trevor Godsey serves as a Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,628.