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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42221 - Construction Project Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ryan Allen holds the role of 42221 - Construction Project Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about a year. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,734.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Hooks is a 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $63,730.
34324 - Www Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Aaron Smith is a 34324 - Www Utility Meter Technician III DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $63,723.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Mario Bennett Jr. is a Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $63,713.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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David Bishop is a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 33 years. 2021 total compensation came to $63,688.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tariq Ahmad Bey works as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 33 years. Tariq earned $63,677 in 2021.
Www Chemist I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Madumere Oji is a Www Chemist I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $63,674.
53513 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keiran Reeder works as a 53513 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Keiran earned $63,667 in 2024.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Francis Bradby serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,645.
54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Royal Stewart works as a 54452 - Www Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Royal earned $63,640 in 2024.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Alphonso Foster serves as a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $63,633.
Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Lawyer 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 $63,610.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ronald Brown is a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. 2023 total compensation came to $63,597.
Www Radio Dispatcher I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carlet I Clemons works as a Www Radio Dispatcher I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Carlet earned $63,590 in 2025.
33215 - Office Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Mary Mickings holds the role of 33215 - Office Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1983, they have about 40 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,569.
Www Construction Project Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Abdullah Nabulsi serves as a Www Construction Project Supervisor I. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $63,562.
42213 - Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Larkin Little works as a 42213 - Public Works Inspector III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2019 (about 4 years). Larkin earned $63,559 in 2023.
34266 - Customer Care Analyst Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Keambre Sampson serves as a 34266 - Customer Care Analyst Supervisor I. Hired in 2018, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,557.
Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Tierra Johnson serves as a Operations Technician Apprentice. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $63,536.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Johnny Dickens-Bey holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $63,531.
Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ronald Rawlings holds the role of Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,525.
Administrative Analyst I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Alycia Wood is a Administrative Analyst I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $63,517.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Donta Barnes works as a 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1994 (about 29 years). Donta earned $63,513 in 2023.
54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Terrell Bacoat works as a 54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Terrell earned $63,473 in 2024.
Watershed Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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David Corbin is a Watershed Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. 2021 total compensation came to $63,468.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jeffrey Daughton holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2000, they have about 23 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,466.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Jeffrey Smallwood serves as a 52941 - Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 15 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,464.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Tennyson Shaw serves as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III. Hired in 2013, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $63,459.
42213 - Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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John Foster holds the role of 42213 - Public Works Inspector III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about a year). In 2023, their total compensation was $63,452.
54363 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Reginald Henderson holds the role of 54363 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $63,428.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Alfonso Jones is a Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1996, they have about 25 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $63,427.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jerome Mills works as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1989 (about 32 years). Jerome earned $63,423 in 2021.
Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kenneth L Tyler works as a Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Kenneth earned $63,422 in 2025.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dontaz Brandon is a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $63,418.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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John Morris holds the role of Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $63,406.
42213 - Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Simon Green serves as a 42213 - Public Works Inspector III. Hired in 2021, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,394.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Deandre Bazemore is a 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 7 years. 2023 total compensation came to $63,372.
Www Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Luan S Livingston serves as a Www Public Works Inspector III. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,361.
Utility Meter Technician II DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Bryant Alston is a Utility Meter Technician II DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $63,347.
53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, James Elliott serves as a 53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III. They have served since 2008 (about 15 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $63,332.