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 Pollution Control Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Augustus Wade is a Www Pollution Control Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $56,715.
54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Stephen Porter works as a 54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 15 years of service. Stephen earned $56,689 in 2023.
Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Cheryl Meekins serves as a Office Support Specialist III. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 41 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $56,687.
34309 - Www Utility Meter Technician II DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keith Jones holds the role of 34309 - Www Utility Meter Technician II DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,684.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Martin Porter is a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1988, they have about 33 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $56,683.
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Payroll for Michael Williams (Cdl Driver I, Public Works - Water & Waste Water) may cover more than one person; together they account for $56,678 in 2021.
Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cecil Crowell holds the role of Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $56,673.
Www Customer Care Analyst III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tyrone James Braxton holds the role of Www Customer Care Analyst III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,659.
Www Instrument Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, James T Tipton serves as a Www Instrument Technician Apprentice. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $56,657.
33377 - Www Radio Dispatcher II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Brandon Williams holds the role of 33377 - Www Radio Dispatcher II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,654.
Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Eric Lee holds the role of Utility Meter Technician III DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $56,636.
54352 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Joseph Pringle serves as a 54352 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician II. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,617.
54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Kenya Carter serves as a 54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,614.
54364 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Freddie Curry holds the role of 54364 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $56,603.
53313 - Www Cement Finisher/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Quincy Evans works as a 53313 - Www Cement Finisher for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Quincy earned $56,590 in 2024.
Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ian Holland serves as a Operations Technician Apprentice. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $56,587.
54445 - Motor Pool Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Justin Hunt serves as a 54445 - Motor Pool Supervisor. They have served since 2015 (about 8 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $56,580.
Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Christopher Alexander Kimball works as a Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Christopher earned $56,564 in 2025.
54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William Beatty works as a 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. William earned $56,543 in 2024.
34270 - Www Customer Care Analyst I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shanta Satterfield holds the role of 34270 - Www Customer Care Analyst I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,524.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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George Burgess holds the role of 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 10 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,518.
Www Instrumentation Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Rhonda Thompson is a Www Instrumentation Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $56,505.
54352 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Antoine Brown works as a 54352 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Antoine earned $56,504 in 2024.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Alfreda Lashley works as a Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Alfreda earned $56,502 in 2025.
Www Electrical Maintenance Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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April Olivia Harris works as a Www Electrical Maintenance Technician II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service. April earned $56,498 in 2025.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William Holden is a 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2019 (about 4 years). 2023 total compensation came to $56,493.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Kirk M Hall serves as a Www Laborer. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,487.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Rontae K Jefferson works as a Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Rontae earned $56,456 in 2025.
52620 - Www Instrumentation Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gregory Byrd works as a 52620 - Www Instrumentation Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Gregory earned $56,452 in 2024.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Todd Drane serves as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $56,445.
Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Raynard Hailey holds the role of Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $56,443.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Jose Lewis serves as a Laborer. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $56,389.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dorian K Terry works as a Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Dorian earned $56,387 in 2025.
52272 - Painter II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Stanley Watts works as a 52272 - Painter II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1999, they have about 24 years of service. Stanley earned $56,383 in 2023.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cameron Finley works as a Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Cameron earned $56,358 in 2025.