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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Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gregory Miller is a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). 2021 total compensation came to $64,184.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kent Boyd is a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). 2021 total compensation came to $64,157.
Www Chemist II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Aliyah Hasan serves as a Www Chemist II. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $64,135.
Www Pollution Control Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Benjamin R Shoul is a Www Pollution Control Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $64,116.
Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Brian K Graham serves as a Www Cdl Driver II. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,113.
Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Fahie holds the role of Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $64,092.
Microbiologist I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Karen Campbell holds the role of Microbiologist I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1996 (about 25 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $64,087.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kenneth Barksdale works as a Na for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 37 years. Kenneth earned $64,068 in 2023.
54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Clifton Jackson holds the role of 54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1990 (about 33 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $64,043.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Lynnae Barksdale serves as a Www Operations Technician Apprentice. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $64,026.
Utilities Inst Repair Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cedric Heigh holds the role of Utilities Inst Repair Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $64,024.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sheroi Pascall 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 $64,020.
54353 - Www 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 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $64,015.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Demetriess Smith is a Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $64,001.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jeffrey Gernhart works as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. Jeffrey earned $63,995 in 2021.
Www Microbiologist I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ava Lavera Worrell holds the role of Www Microbiologist I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $63,994.
Stores Supervisor II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jeannette Smith-Dixon is a Stores Supervisor II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. 2021 total compensation came to $63,987.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Karl Sarpalis is a 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1987 (about 36 years). 2023 total compensation came to $63,974.
Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Debra J Thomas serves as a Www Office Support Specialist III. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,966.
Www Instrumentation Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gregory Byrd is a Www Instrumentation Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $63,961.
Pollution Control Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sharmel Rhyne works as a Pollution Control Analyst II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). Sharmel earned $63,955 in 2021.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Terrill Covell holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $63,925.
53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keith Harper works as a 53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2015 (about 8 years). Keith earned $63,923 in 2023.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael A Gordon works as a Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). Michael earned $63,913 in 2025.
Watershed Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Samuel Hughes is a Watershed Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $63,913.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Floyd Benton works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Floyd earned $63,899 in 2021.
Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carl Johnson holds the role of Instrumentation Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2012, they have about 9 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $63,891.
42214 - Www Public Works Inspector I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Renee Burke is a 42214 - Www Public Works Inspector I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). 2024 total compensation came to $63,888.
54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Larry Williams works as a 54452 - Www Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Larry earned $63,865 in 2024.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Francis Lafex holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $63,841.
33215 - Office Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Annette Kittrell holds the role of 33215 - Office Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 15 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,829.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sequndina Carroll is a Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. 2021 total compensation came to $63,818.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Evette Trusty works as a Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. Evette earned $63,809 in 2025.
53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ernie Jones holds the role of 53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 28 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $63,774.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kevin Brooks holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,771.
Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Clifton Jackson serves as a Electrical Maintenance Technician III. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $63,750.
54351 - Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darrick Smith works as a 54351 - Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Darrick earned $63,748 in 2024.
54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, George Johnson serves as a 54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,746.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Latisha Lyles is a Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). 2025 total compensation came to $63,744.
54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Kawalek works as a 54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2006 (about 16 years). Michael earned $63,738 in 2022.