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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Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Melvin Loyal is a Instrumentation Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). 2021 total compensation came to $68,771.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Raheim R Gray holds the role of Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,768.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Timothy Banks serves as a Na. They have served since 1987 (about 36 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $68,761.
Water Treatment Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Wanda Spearman serves as a Water Treatment Technician II. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $68,759.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Artis holds the role of Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $68,748.
54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Deonte Welborn is a 54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). 2024 total compensation came to $68,722.
34319 - Utility Meter Technician Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kenneth Barksdale works as a 34319 - Utility Meter Technician Supervisor for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1986, they have about 36 years of service. Kenneth earned $68,716 in 2022.
54312 - Www Water Treatment Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Danielle Nixon works as a 54312 - Www Water Treatment Technician II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Danielle earned $68,693 in 2024.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Cook holds the role of Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1988 (about 33 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $68,670.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Damir Watson serves as a Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,667.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Clinton Williams holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $68,649.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Eric Byrd works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. Eric earned $68,616 in 2021.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Daniel Kincaid serves as a Cdl Driver II. Hired in 1989, they have about 32 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $68,609.
00085 - Operations Officer I (Non-Civil)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Shakairra David serves as a 00085 - Operations Officer I (Non-Civil). Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,596.
Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cedric Logan holds the role of Instrumentation Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $68,569.
Pollution Control Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kelly Spencer holds the role of Pollution Control Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $68,569.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Murray works as a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 9 years. James earned $68,554 in 2023.
33378 - Www Radio Dispatcher Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Michelle Parker serves as a 33378 - Www Radio Dispatcher Supervisor. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $68,529.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Gordon works as a 52944 - Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. Michael earned $68,526 in 2024.
Www Utility Meter Technician III, DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Vernon E Maultsby holds the role of Www Utility Meter Technician III, DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,524.
Radio Dispatcher II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Zetha Johnson works as a Radio Dispatcher II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1988, they have about 33 years of service. Zetha earned $68,481 in 2021.
33377 - Www Radio Dispatcher II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Chiquita Berry holds the role of 33377 - Www Radio Dispatcher II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,419.
53511 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Keyon Stevenson serves as a 53511 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,401.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Fazenbaker holds the role of 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,397.
Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shaniece Howard holds the role of Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $68,397.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darius Coles is a Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $68,388.
53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Antoine Johnson holds the role of 53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2018, they have about 5 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,384.
53511 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Smith is a 53511 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about a year). 2024 total compensation came to $68,381.
Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Kristin Hudson serves as a Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,379.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Diniqua Davis serves as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 8 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,370.
53337 - General Superintendent, Building & Grounds/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, George Dukes serves as a 53337 - General Superintendent, Building & Grounds. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $68,354.
Www Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Khari D Keyes holds the role of Www Public Works Inspector III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,329.
Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Mack holds the role of Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $68,329.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Patrick Butler is a Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 30 years. 2021 total compensation came to $68,322.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Blannon works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2020 (about a year). James earned $68,313 in 2021.
54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Harold Richardson works as a 54452 - Www Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Harold earned $68,310 in 2024.
33218 - Www Office Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anita Banks holds the role of 33218 - Www Office Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1979 (about 45 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $68,304.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Robert Brown serves as a 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III. They have served since 2005 (about 18 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $68,298.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shaniece Howard holds the role of 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 5 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $68,297.
Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kenneth L Lewis is a Www Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $68,268.