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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52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carlos Johnson is a 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 23 years. 2023 total compensation came to $46,260.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keith Brown works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 9 years. Keith earned $46,244 in 2021.
Storekeeper II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ira Kroll serves as a Storekeeper II. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $46,237.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Robert Gardiner works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. Robert earned $46,236 in 2021.
34271 - Www Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cindy Rathmann is a 34271 - Www Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $46,207.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Vernon Wright is a 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2012, they have about 11 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $46,205.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Gaines works as a 52941 - Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). Michael earned $46,197 in 2023.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Trevor Taylor serves as a Laborer. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $46,191.
54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Camren Lee serves as a 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,167.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Dwayne Spencer serves as a Na. They have served since 2006 (about 16 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $46,166.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Leo Kimmerle serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $46,145.
Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Hilda Marshall holds the role of Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2014 (about 7 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $46,143.
N/A/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Aaron Archer is a N/A at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. 2024 total compensation came to $46,139.
Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tony Spencer holds the role of Utilities Inst Repair II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $46,137.
Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Erica Dickerson holds the role of Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $46,125.
Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Mrs. Chante' Bryant serves as a Www Office Support Specialist III. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,116.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Bryan Long works as a Na for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). Bryan earned $46,115 in 2023.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Thomas Turner holds the role of Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,095.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Francis Bradby serves as a Laborer. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $46,086.
33375 - Radio Dispatcher Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michelle Parker holds the role of 33375 - Radio Dispatcher Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about a year of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,086.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Evette Trusty holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,073.
34310 - Www Utility Meter Technician I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Breon Ghee works as a 34310 - Www Utility Meter Technician I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Breon earned $46,066 in 2024.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Juliece Crosby serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,064.
Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Veronica Edwards is a Office Support Specialist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $46,061.
33561 - Storekeeper I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Michael Baylor serves as a 33561 - Storekeeper I. They have served since 1993 (about 30 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $46,060.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Cleveland Deshields serves as a Laborer. They have served since 2012 (about 9 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $46,058.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony Williams works as a 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 8 years. Anthony earned $46,046 in 2023.
33213 - Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Nnaemeka Odunze holds the role of 33213 - Office Support Specialist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $46,046.
Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Nikia Redd serves as a Customer Care Analyst II. They have served since 2014 (about 7 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $46,032.
Www Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Amarria Reaves holds the role of Www Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $46,012.
Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Morgan Gillard works as a Customer Care Analyst II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. Morgan earned $46,008 in 2021.
54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sharrice Davis works as a 54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2016 (about 6 years). Sharrice earned $45,992 in 2022.
71531 - Microbiologist I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Brianna Scott is a 71531 - Microbiologist I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2020, they have about 3 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $45,979.
34264 - Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Nikia Redd is a 34264 - Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). 2023 total compensation came to $45,947.
33212 - Office Support Specialist II (Civil Service)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Carol Rose serves as a 33212 - Office Support Specialist II (Civil Service). They have served since 1995 (about 28 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $45,946.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Steven Blattermann serves as a Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,893.
Utility Meter Technician II DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marlene Bartee holds the role of Utility Meter Technician II DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $45,861.
33232 - Secretary II (Civil Service)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lisa Gould works as a 33232 - Secretary II (Civil Service) for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2014, they have about 9 years of service. Lisa earned $45,853 in 2023.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Avon Goodman works as a 52941 - Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about a year). Avon earned $45,852 in 2023.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lawanda Budd holds the role of 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $45,830.