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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54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Johnnie Clayton is a 54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $60,233.
Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Joshua Girard Stokes holds the role of Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $60,230.
53513 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darion Saunders is a 53513 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $60,220.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carlos Watkins holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about a year. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,209.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ryan James Boatwright works as a Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Ryan earned $60,187 in 2025.
34310 - Www Utility Meter Technician I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Zachary Gore serves as a 34310 - Www Utility Meter Technician I. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,185.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Walter Ingram holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,182.
Ww Opns Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Antoine Sterrett holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Pump at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $60,175.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Francis Lafex is a 54517 - Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $60,174.
Ww Technician Supervisor II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony Wortham works as a Ww Technician Supervisor II Sanitary for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1985, they have about 36 years of service. Anthony earned $60,162 in 2021.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Taylor works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). Michael earned $60,159 in 2021.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Michael Mcclenon serves as a Www Laborer. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $60,154.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ronald Gray works as a 54516 - Cdl Driver I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 5 years). Ronald earned $60,142 in 2023.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Lawrence Middleton serves as a 52941 - Laborer. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 27 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,134.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Krishawn Mccullough works as a 52941 - Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 3 years. Krishawn earned $60,127 in 2023.
Www Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Tracey M Okere serves as a Www Public Works Inspector III. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,100.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darnell Ransom is a Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $60,065.
54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jesus Torres is a 54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $60,046.
Office Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Mary Mickings holds the role of Office Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1983 (about 38 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $60,044.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Karen Burgess holds the role of Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1988, they have about 33 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $60,038.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Joseph Phillip Crockett is a Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $60,024.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Richard Williams serves as a Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,015.
71531 - Www Microbiologist I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ava Worrell holds the role of 71531 - Www Microbiologist I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $59,999.
33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Earica Henderson works as a 33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Earica earned $59,995 in 2024.
33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Debra Thomas serves as a 33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,943.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Jamey Payton serves as a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $59,939.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gregory Kent is a 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $59,938.
33238 - Www Secretary II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Jacqueline Thornton serves as a 33238 - Www Secretary II. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $59,935.
Www Public Works Inspector I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kia L Saunders holds the role of Www Public Works Inspector I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,924.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Janel Leslie holds the role of 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 10 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,905.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William Holden holds the role of 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $59,901.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Herbert Stokes works as a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Herbert earned $59,893 in 2024.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Darrell Hill serves as a 52941 - Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2022, about a year. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,889.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Margaret M Scott is a Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. 2025 total compensation came to $59,874.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Mark S Peterson holds the role of Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,868.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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George Dukes holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $59,865.
34324 - Www Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sean Bowers is a 34324 - Www Utility Meter Technician III DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $59,861.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthon Johnson holds the role of Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $59,850.
33377 - Www Radio Dispatcher II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tierra Witherspoon is a 33377 - Www Radio Dispatcher II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). 2024 total compensation came to $59,845.
Public Works Inspector II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ashley Galloway serves as a Public Works Inspector II. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $59,845.