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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Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Benjamin Kimbers holds the role of Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1990, they have about 32 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $54,030.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Eric Byrd holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,023.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Albert Turner serves as a Www Operations Technician Apprentice. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $54,018.
Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Tondra C Barrett-Briggs serves as a Www Office Support Specialist III. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $54,004.
Radio Dispatcher I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carlet Clemons holds the role of Radio Dispatcher I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $53,999.
Chemist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Orinthia Taylor holds the role of Chemist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $53,977.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Brian Barton serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $53,972.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dwight Barlow holds the role of 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about a year). In 2024, their total compensation was $53,958.
Laborer Crew Leader I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Suzette Henderson works as a Laborer Crew Leader I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1997, they have about 24 years of service. Suzette earned $53,860 in 2021.
34324 - Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Aaron Smith holds the role of 34324 - Utility Meter Technician III DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2013 (about 10 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $53,858.
Www Customer Care Analyst I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Denise M Robinson works as a Www Customer Care Analyst I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Denise earned $53,824 in 2025.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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George Cain is a 54516 - Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. 2023 total compensation came to $53,820.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Hurley is a Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2019, they have about 4 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $53,800.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Joe Washington serves as a Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,795.
33213 - Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Fannie Dobbins works as a 33213 - Office Support Specialist III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their hire date on record is 91065600000. Fannie earned $53,774 in 2023.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Larry Ritz holds the role of 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $53,768.
54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lynette Carlest is a 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $53,741.
Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Nnaemeka O Odunze works as a Www Office Support Specialist III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Nnaemeka earned $53,734 in 2025.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Freddie Curry serves as a 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III. Hired in 2018, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $53,726.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, David Nickoles serves as a Na. Hired in 1987, they have about 36 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $53,712.
Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Alvin Brooks is a Utilities Inst Repair II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. 2021 total compensation came to $53,698.
34309 - Utility Meter Technician II DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Evans works as a 34309 - Utility Meter Technician II DPW for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2013 (about 10 years). James earned $53,695 in 2023.
Www Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Raeven C Carter works as a Www Customer Care Analyst II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Raeven earned $53,688 in 2025.
34264 - Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Robert Baul serves as a 34264 - Customer Care Analyst II. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 7 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $53,678.
34264 - Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Donyell Omoteso works as a 34264 - Customer Care Analyst II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 16 years. Donyell earned $53,668 in 2023.
Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Allin Nolan works as a Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. Allin earned $53,639 in 2021.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Corey Johnson serves as a 52941 - Laborer. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $53,628.
71211 - Www Pollution Control Analyst I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ben Shoul is a 71211 - Www Pollution Control Analyst I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $53,623.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Walter Moore serves as a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $53,620.
33570 - Www Storekeeper II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dion Smith is a 33570 - Www Storekeeper II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). 2024 total compensation came to $53,616.
54351 - Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carl Rodgers works as a 54351 - Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Carl earned $53,615 in 2024.
Laboratory Assistant II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Donna Bayne is a Laboratory Assistant II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 41 years. 2021 total compensation came to $53,609.
Www Office Support Specialist I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Angela Freeman is a Www Office Support Specialist I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). 2025 total compensation came to $53,607.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Dimitrois Edge serves as a Cdl Driver II. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $53,600.
Public Works Inspector I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Antonio Lee works as a Public Works Inspector I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. Antonio earned $53,597 in 2021.
52620 - Www Instrumentation Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ernest Flowers Iii 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 $53,594.
Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marcus Floyd holds the role of Utilities Inst Repair II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $53,590.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Alicia King serves as a Na. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $53,577.
53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Melvin Butts holds the role of 53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,567.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Harry Watson serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $53,563.