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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52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Derrick Taylor 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 $67,164.
Radio Dispatcher II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sawana Bethea holds the role of Radio Dispatcher II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $67,160.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Joseph Wehrman serves as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III. Hired in 1988, they have about 33 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $67,154.
Ww Opns Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jake Borowy works as a Ww Opns Technician II Pump for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. Jake earned $67,146 in 2021.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Clarence Lee holds the role of 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $67,137.
52622 - Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Derrick Green works as a 52622 - Instrumentation Technician II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. Derrick earned $67,095 in 2023.
Microbiologist Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Timothy Herndon works as a Microbiologist Supervisor for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Timothy earned $67,087 in 2021.
52625 - Instrumentation Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marlo Henderson is a 52625 - Instrumentation Technician Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $67,070.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Keith Dorsey serves as a 52941 - Laborer. Hired in 2018, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,057.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Courts works as a Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. James earned $67,013 in 2021.
Www Customer Care Analyst III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kyra N Starke is a Www Customer Care Analyst III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $67,006.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Malik Clark holds the role of 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $67,006.
N/A/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Nicholas Cianferano is a N/A at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1992 (about 32 years). 2024 total compensation came to $66,990.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Christopher Hardy holds the role of 54516 - Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2020, they have about 3 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,982.
Watershed Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Daniel Harry serves as a Watershed Maintenance Supervisor. They have served since 1982 (about 39 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $66,969.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Timothy Fowlkes serves as a Na. They have served since 1998 (about 25 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $66,953.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cecil Harris is a Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). 2021 total compensation came to $66,941.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Phillip Johnson serves as a Laborer. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $66,925.
Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kevin H Quarles is a Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $66,902.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kanita Jones works as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 5 years. Kanita earned $66,892 in 2023.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Randolph Mcleod is a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). 2023 total compensation came to $66,890.
Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Cook holds the role of Instrumentation Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $66,873.
Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Samuel Watkins holds the role of Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $66,861.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keith Warren holds the role of 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2021, they have about 2 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,852.
Www Radio Dispatcher II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Garnetta T Anderson serves as a Www Radio Dispatcher II. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,850.
42213 - Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kibirnesh Jimilu holds the role of 42213 - Public Works Inspector III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2021 (about 2 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $66,816.
54312 - Water Treatment Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cecil Crowell holds the role of 54312 - Water Treatment Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,799.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Edward Powell holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $66,794.
31312 - Administrative Analyst II (Civil)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lisa Rice-Roundtree works as a 31312 - Administrative Analyst II (Civil) for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1987, they have about 35 years of service. Lisa earned $66,785 in 2022.
31109 - Operations Officer I (Civil Service)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ramona Harry works as a 31109 - Operations Officer I (Civil Service) for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 14 years. Ramona earned $66,785 in 2022.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Paula Mcdonald serves as a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 34 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,777.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Janel Leslie serves as a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary. Hired in 2013, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $66,762.
Www Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cheryl Avery holds the role of Www Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,745.
34309 - Www Utility Meter Technician II DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Evans holds the role of 34309 - Www Utility Meter Technician II DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,739.
53513 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Melvin Talbot holds the role of 53513 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $66,717.
Ww Technician Supervisor I Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lorrine Bendolph is a Ww Technician Supervisor I Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. 2021 total compensation came to $66,704.
54332 - Ww Opns Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Raynard Hailey serves as a 54332 - Ww Opns Technician II Pump. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,697.
Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Bravette Smith works as a Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Bravette earned $66,688 in 2025.
33215 - Office Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Erica Vaughn works as a 33215 - Office Supervisor for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 27 years. Erica earned $66,673 in 2023.
53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Eric Lee serves as a 53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III. Hired in 2008, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,655.