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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Trent Cunningham works as a 52941 - Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). Trent earned $76,616 in 2023.
53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Bryant Williams holds the role of 53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,594.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Leonard Calaman works as a 52944 - Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). Leonard earned $76,584 in 2024.
54332 - Ww Operations Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Antoine Sterrett serves as a 54332 - Ww Operations Technician II Pump. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $76,579.
72193 - Operations Engineer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Timothy Simmons holds the role of 72193 - Operations Engineer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about a year of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,568.
53562 - Utility Investigator/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Leemont Gills is a 53562 - Utility Investigator at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2001 (about 22 years). 2023 total compensation came to $76,559.
Www Carpenter Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Frank Hardin serves as a Www Carpenter Supervisor. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,552.
Www Customer Care Analyst Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Rasheed Q Ray is a Www Customer Care Analyst Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $76,550.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shawntay Spearman holds the role of 54517 - Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2000, they have about 23 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,542.
Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marvin Cornelius Davis holds the role of Www Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,534.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Donovan Colvin serves as a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary. They have served since 2013 (about 8 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $76,530.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Harry Collic serves as a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,517.
Www Building Maintenance General Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darnell Venable works as a Www Building Maintenance General Supervisor for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Darnell earned $76,512 in 2025.
72712 - Engineering Associate II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Jude Shields serves as a 72712 - Engineering Associate II. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 30 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,509.
Www Office Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Adria Camille Allen holds the role of Www Office Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $76,507.
71212 - Pollution Control Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gabrielle Garner holds the role of 71212 - Pollution Control Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 38 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,505.
Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kareem D Aaron holds the role of Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,505.
10083 - Executive Assistant/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Eloise Black is a 10083 - Executive Assistant at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1977 (about 46 years). 2023 total compensation came to $76,500.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony Stevenson is a Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1996, they have about 27 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $76,474.
Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Stephen C Porter holds the role of Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,471.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Edward Powell works as a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2012 (about 11 years). Edward earned $76,466 in 2023.
Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William Kesler works as a Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. William earned $76,460 in 2021.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Craig Lane serves as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II. Hired in 1989, they have about 32 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $76,436.
53338 - Www General Superintendent, Building and Grounds/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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George Dukes works as a 53338 - Www General Superintendent, Building and Grounds for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. George earned $76,433 in 2024.
Www Pollution Control Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sharmel L Rhyne holds the role of Www Pollution Control Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,426.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Randy Howell Bey is a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 34 years. 2021 total compensation came to $76,420.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Tommy Ray serves as a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary. Hired in 1982, they have about 39 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $76,408.
Ww Plant Opns Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Christopher Kroen is a Ww Plant Opns Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1997 (about 24 years). 2021 total compensation came to $76,385.
Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kenneth Nipper works as a Cdl Driver I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Kenneth earned $76,381 in 2021.
34266 - Customer Care Analyst Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sonia Charlton works as a 34266 - Customer Care Analyst Supervisor I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1975, about 48 years. Sonia earned $76,373 in 2023.
Public Works Inspector II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Frederick Petrella serves as a Public Works Inspector II. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $76,360.
54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Francis Lafex serves as a 54452 - Www Cdl Driver II. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,344.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Duwayne Mack works as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 37 years. Duwayne earned $76,339 in 2021.
Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sheryl Raley holds the role of Www Office Support Specialist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1979, they have about 46 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,325.
42212 - Public Works Inspector II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Frederick Petrella holds the role of 42212 - Public Works Inspector II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,324.
Www Utility Meter Technician III, DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Joseph M Dunn is a Www Utility Meter Technician III, DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1986, they have about 39 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $76,309.
72193 - Operations Engineer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Robert Lombardi serves as a 72193 - Operations Engineer. Hired in 1994, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,299.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony Sydlik is a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 35 years. 2021 total compensation came to $76,281.
Public Works Inspector I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Phillip Henderson works as a Public Works Inspector I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Phillip earned $76,273 in 2021.
Superintendent Utilities Maintenance & Repair/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carl Donnor holds the role of Superintendent Utilities Maintenance & Repair at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $76,269.