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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53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Brian Horne serves as a 53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II. They have served since 2022 (about a year). Their 2023 pay totaled $69,267.
Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Michael Kawalek serves as a Electrical Maintenance Technician III. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,264.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sherice Wilder works as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about a year. Sherice earned $69,254 in 2023.
54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Kent Boyd serves as a 54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,251.
42216 - Www Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Simon Green is a 42216 - Www Public Works Inspector III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $69,213.
Research Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Perhach works as a Research Analyst II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. Michael earned $69,212 in 2021.
42211 - Public Works Inspector I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Antonio Lee serves as a 42211 - Public Works Inspector I. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $69,199.
Liaison Officer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Terri Mccalla works as a Liaison Officer I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Terri earned $69,179 in 2021.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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John Maher works as a 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1983, about 40 years. John earned $69,152 in 2023.
34309 - Www Utility Meter Technician II DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Douglas Adams holds the role of 34309 - Www Utility Meter Technician II DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,151.
Pollution Control Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keith Garner works as a Pollution Control Analyst II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1991, they have about 30 years of service. Keith earned $69,142 in 2021.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Brian Halford serves as a Engineer I. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,135.
Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Nkem Ebinamah serves as a Instrumentation Technician II. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,125.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Octav Hunter serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $69,124.
54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William Lunsford holds the role of 54452 - Www Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,120.
31110 - Operations Officer II (Civil Service)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Demetric Farmer serves as a 31110 - Operations Officer II (Civil Service). Their tenure dates to 2012, about 11 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $69,104.
Www Heating and Air Conditioning Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony G Hill works as a Www Heating and Air Conditioning Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Anthony earned $69,091 in 2025.
Www Utility Meter Technician II, DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Felicia Tyler works as a Www Utility Meter Technician II, DPW for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Felicia earned $69,058 in 2025.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jerry Gamble works as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. Jerry earned $69,049 in 2021.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Daniel Sullivan is a Engineer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. 2021 total compensation came to $69,026.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Obinna Uzoma works as a Engineer I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. Obinna earned $69,026 in 2021.
Trainer Officer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Smith is a Trainer Officer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $69,026.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Andre Mcclammzy is a 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 15 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $69,013.
Www Data Entry Operator III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Patricia A Wall is a Www Data Entry Operator III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years). 2025 total compensation came to $69,010.
53512 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Zedd Williams works as a 53512 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Zedd earned $69,002 in 2024.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Columbus Battle 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 $68,998.
53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Austin Dansbury serves as a 53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III. They have served since 1988 (about 35 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $68,986.
Www Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ms. Kibirnesh S Jimilu serves as a Www Public Works Inspector III. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $68,971.
54364 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kareem Hasan holds the role of 54364 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,970.
54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Stephen Porter holds the role of 54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $68,966.
71212 - Pollution Control Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Sharmel Rhyne serves as a 71212 - Pollution Control Analyst II. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,941.
53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darryl Pugh is a 53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 7 years. 2023 total compensation came to $68,928.
33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Pierre Wallace works as a 33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Pierre earned $68,920 in 2024.
33672 - Training Officer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Mark Ryals works as a 33672 - Training Officer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Mark earned $68,903 in 2024.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Josiah Nushann is a 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 7 years. 2023 total compensation came to $68,851.
Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William M Fisher works as a Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. William earned $68,849 in 2025.
53511 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dwight Moore is a 53511 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $68,846.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Steven Dixon holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,840.
Public Works Inspector I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Thomas Bennett serves as a Public Works Inspector I. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $68,813.
34319 - Utility Meter Technician Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jevon Rohoblt is a 34319 - Utility Meter Technician Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 27 years. 2023 total compensation came to $68,809.