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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Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ronald V Brown serves as a Www Operations Technician II Sanitary. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,725.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Christopher Swinson Jr. works as a Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Christopher earned $73,713 in 2025.
52627 - Scada System Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ellwood Klump works as a 52627 - Scada System Supervisor for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1986 (about 36 years). Ellwood earned $73,711 in 2022.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kristopher Parker holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $73,700.
Ww Opns Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Lawrence Sampson serves as a Ww Opns Technician II Pump. They have served since 2012 (about 9 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $73,683.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Timothy Fowlkes is a Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $73,665.
Chemist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ganga Subhash is a Chemist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. 2021 total compensation came to $73,664.
Www Radio Dispatcher Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Joseph Bullock is a Www Radio Dispatcher Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $73,633.
54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ellis Basnight serves as a 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,627.
Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Deryle Smith is a Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1988, they have about 33 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $73,598.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gregory Knauff works as a 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2001, they have about 22 years of service. Gregory earned $73,579 in 2023.
52242 - Carpenter II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carlos Lewis works as a 52242 - Carpenter II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 29 years. Carlos earned $73,571 in 2022.
72111 - Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Hurley is a 72111 - Engineer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 3 years. 2022 total compensation came to $73,568.
Microbiologist Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Rokiesha Davis serves as a Microbiologist Supervisor. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $73,563.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Gary English serves as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $73,554.
54313 - Water Treatment Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Milton Davis serves as a 54313 - Water Treatment Technician III. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $73,543.
Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Wanda L Green serves as a Www Office Support Specialist III. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $73,537.
Www Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Douglas J Adams is a Www Utility Meter Technician III DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. 2025 total compensation came to $73,522.
54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Oliver Brown holds the role of 54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $73,516.
Public Works Inspector II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Leon Foy holds the role of Public Works Inspector II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $73,512.
53675 - Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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David Booker works as a 53675 - Grounds Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 25 years. David earned $73,502 in 2023.
Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Calvin Jones is a Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $73,497.
54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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David Geho holds the role of 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,474.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Victor Romeo works as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1986 (about 35 years). Victor earned $73,454 in 2021.
42213 - Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Brian Hartman holds the role of 42213 - Public Works Inspector III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2012 (about 11 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $73,453.
54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Daniel Duval holds the role of 54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,434.
72712 - Engineering Associate II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Walter Brooks holds the role of 72712 - Engineering Associate II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 37 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,429.
Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony Epps works as a Www Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Anthony earned $73,429 in 2025.
Pumping Technician Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Karl Sweigart serves as a Pumping Technician Supervisor. They have served since 1987 (about 34 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $73,422.
71212 - Pollution Control Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Maurice Conway is a 71212 - Pollution Control Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1981 (about 41 years). 2022 total compensation came to $73,420.
Utilities Inst Repair Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darius Curry is a Utilities Inst Repair Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. 2021 total compensation came to $73,418.
Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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George R Cain works as a Www Cdl Driver I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. George earned $73,415 in 2025.
Engineer II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Chiung Huang works as a Engineer II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. Chiung earned $73,408 in 2021.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Timothy Banks is a 54517 - Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1987 (about 35 years). 2022 total compensation came to $73,397.
53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shawn Moody works as a 53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 10 years of service. Shawn earned $73,395 in 2023.
Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Charles Andre Lawyer Ii serves as a Www Operations Technician II Sanitary. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $73,387.
54365 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Victor Romeo serves as a 54365 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 37 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,377.
54365 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Jerry Gamble serves as a 54365 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 15 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,374.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Leonard Haney serves as a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,361.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tyron Bishop is a 54517 - Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $73,352.