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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Www Utility Meter Technician II, DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Kenndra M Hill-Wilson serves as a Www Utility Meter Technician II, DPW. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,925.
53512 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Vincent Tillman serves as a 53512 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $62,905.
Utilities Inst Repair Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Deliah Whitaker holds the role of Utilities Inst Repair Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 33 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $62,904.
54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Che Cooper works as a 54452 - Www Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Che earned $62,895 in 2024.
52942 - Laborer Crew Leader I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Levy Coleman works as a 52942 - Laborer Crew Leader I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 35 years. Levy earned $62,892 in 2023.
Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Franklin Robinson holds the role of Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,889.
Www Utility Meter Technician II, DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles E Harvey is a Www Utility Meter Technician II, DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $62,889.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Karen Barbee 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 $62,865.
33377 - Www Radio Dispatcher II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony Watson works as a 33377 - Www Radio Dispatcher II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Anthony earned $62,858 in 2024.
42211 - Public Works Inspector I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Adams is a 42211 - Public Works Inspector I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 7 years. 2023 total compensation came to $62,844.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darius Coles works as a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Darius earned $62,840 in 2024.
34271 - Www Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Nickcora Daughton works as a 34271 - Www Customer Care Analyst II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Nickcora earned $62,817 in 2024.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Wiley Perry serves as a 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice. They have served since 1981 (about 42 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $62,805.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Elijah Crandell is a Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $62,782.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Jamal Thurman serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,766.
Www Radio Dispatcher II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gregory D Fitzgerald holds the role of Www Radio Dispatcher II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $62,747.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, James Mcclain serves as a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary. They have served since 2008 (about 14 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $62,746.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Karen Barbee serves as a Laborer. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $62,699.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Samuel Scofield holds the role of Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $62,676.
Pollution Control Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Amanda Oxendine serves as a Pollution Control Analyst II. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $62,674.
42215 - Www Public Works Inspector II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Luan Livingston works as a 42215 - Www Public Works Inspector II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Luan earned $62,660 in 2024.
53821 - Www Scale Attendant/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Michael Goodman serves as a 53821 - Www Scale Attendant. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,654.
31312 - Administrative Analyst II (Civil)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shelley Payne-Broadnax holds the role of 31312 - Administrative Analyst II (Civil) at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2001, they have about 21 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $62,650.
71522 - Chemist II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Alaya Rhymer holds the role of 71522 - Chemist II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2019, they have about 4 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,632.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Steven Hoover works as a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 42 years. Steven earned $62,619 in 2021.
54351 - Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Gabriel Cannon serves as a 54351 - Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,601.
54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony Hill holds the role of 54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,591.
52245 - Carpenter Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Frank Hardin holds the role of 52245 - Carpenter Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,578.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ray Charles Gordon holds the role of Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,563.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Dennis Johnson serves as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III. They have served since 1994 (about 27 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $62,545.
Www Chemist I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Rachel Combs works as a Www Chemist I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Rachel earned $62,544 in 2025.
54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Stephanie Conyers serves as a 54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $62,537.
54364 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Deonna Cooper serves as a 54364 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,537.
Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marki T Sheriff holds the role of Www Office Support Specialist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,534.
Utility Meter Technician Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kenneth Williams is a Utility Meter Technician Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $62,521.
Www Chemist I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marcus Jordan works as a Www Chemist I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Marcus earned $62,516 in 2025.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Donald Tully holds the role of 54517 - Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 30 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,513.
Www Secretary II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jacqueline D Thornton is a Www Secretary II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. 2025 total compensation came to $62,511.
Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darryl Pugh holds the role of Utilities Inst Repair II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2009 (about 12 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $62,491.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Eric G Byrd is a Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. 2025 total compensation came to $62,487.