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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52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Devin Berry works as a 52944 - Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Devin earned $64,509 in 2024.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Trent Cunningham serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $64,506.
Utilities Inst Repair I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Towanda Williams is a Utilities Inst Repair I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). 2021 total compensation came to $64,503.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Floyd Benton is a 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. 2023 total compensation came to $64,483.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Samuel Forbes is a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $64,481.
71522 - Chemist II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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John Cunningham works as a 71522 - Chemist II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 9 years. John earned $64,480 in 2023.
34264 - Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Latasha Mccray is a 34264 - Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 5 years. 2023 total compensation came to $64,471.
Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kevin Goines holds the role of Utilities Inst Repair III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $64,451.
Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Johnnie Clayton holds the role of Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $64,431.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Wayde Billips works as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1986, they have about 35 years of service. Wayde earned $64,405 in 2021.
71531 - Microbiologist I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Karen Campbell holds the role of 71531 - Microbiologist I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 27 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,400.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Garnett Carey holds the role of 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,394.
54312 - Www Water Treatment Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marcia Owens holds the role of 54312 - Www Water Treatment Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,372.
Carpenter II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carlos Lewis is a Carpenter II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $64,356.
54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lyman Phillips holds the role of 54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,354.
54363 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ronald Rawlings holds the role of 54363 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,348.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Benjamin Davis is a 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. 2024 total compensation came to $64,344.
53512 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kristin Hudson works as a 53512 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Kristin earned $64,330 in 2024.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shane Young is a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 10 years. 2023 total compensation came to $64,329.
72144 - Www Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Trashawn Mackey works as a 72144 - Www Engineer I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Trashawn earned $64,324 in 2024.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Hooks holds the role of Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $64,319.
54332 - Ww Opns Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Brian Boatwright holds the role of 54332 - Ww Opns Technician II Pump at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,319.
Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Earica L Henderson is a Www Office Support Specialist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $64,314.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Thaddues Dyson serves as a 54516 - Cdl Driver I. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $64,297.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Warren Mason is a 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. 2023 total compensation came to $64,296.
54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Saquan Santana is a 54452 - Www Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $64,277.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Bruce Whittington holds the role of 54517 - Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1984 (about 39 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $64,277.
Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ronald Barton holds the role of Utilities Inst Repair III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $64,265.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Karl Sarpalis is a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $64,261.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Cary Gaines serves as a 52941 - Laborer. They have served since 2018 (about 5 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $64,239.
Www Public Works Inspector II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Patrick Miller works as a Www Public Works Inspector II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. Michael earned $64,236 in 2025.
54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Peter Johnson works as a 54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. Peter earned $64,233 in 2023.
Www Public Works Inspector II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Kamon A Penn serves as a Www Public Works Inspector II. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,219.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Joseph Carter works as a Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Joseph earned $64,218 in 2025.
53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tamara Hairston works as a 53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2014, they have about 9 years of service. Tamara earned $64,215 in 2023.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ray Gordon serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $64,209.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marvin Tart works as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1988 (about 33 years). Marvin earned $64,207 in 2021.
54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ronald Gray holds the role of 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $64,207.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Charles Mickings serves as a Www Laborer. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $64,202.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Claiborne holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1985 (about 36 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $64,185.