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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Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Pawan Poudel holds the role of Engineer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $73,348.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, David Polk serves as a 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice. Hired in 1999, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,339.
Www Microbiologist I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Karen M Campbell works as a Www Microbiologist I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service. Karen earned $73,339 in 2025.
33213 - Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michelle Epps holds the role of 33213 - Office Support Specialist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,320.
54366 - 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 54366 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 34 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,317.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Chelsea Stroble is a Engineer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $73,299.
Pumping Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Mckay holds the role of Pumping Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 34 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $73,289.
54445 - Www Motor Pool Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Justin Hunt works as a 54445 - Www Motor Pool Supervisor for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Justin earned $73,271 in 2024.
Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Robert J Brown is a Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $73,257.
71516 - Www Chemist II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Alaya Rhymer holds the role of 71516 - Www Chemist II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $73,253.
33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sheryl Raley works as a 33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1979 (about 45 years). Sheryl earned $73,235 in 2024.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Domonique Scott holds the role of Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $73,233.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Robert Williams serves as a 52941 - Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,232.
Www Customer Care Analyst III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Inika Coleman is a Www Customer Care Analyst III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. 2025 total compensation came to $73,223.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keith Johnson is a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $73,177.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Artis works as a 52941 - Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2015 (about 8 years). James earned $73,174 in 2023.
Public Works Inspector II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Larry Tims holds the role of Public Works Inspector II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $73,166.
Pumping Technician Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Khadijah Thornton is a Pumping Technician Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). 2021 total compensation came to $73,146.
Operations Officer I (Non-Civil)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shakairra K David is a Operations Officer I (Non-Civil) at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $73,140.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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L Fulton is a Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1987 (about 36 years). 2023 total compensation came to $73,118.
54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Camar Hall works as a 54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Camar earned $73,115 in 2024.
54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kendall Scott holds the role of 54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,114.
Www Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tonia L Powell is a Www Instrumentation Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $73,100.
Www Public Works Inspector I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Renee E Burke holds the role of Www Public Works Inspector I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,032.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Abdul Jafari works as a Engineer I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Abdul earned $73,032 in 2021.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Troy Wicks serves as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $73,027.
Systems Analyst (Civil Service)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Keenan Smith serves as a Systems Analyst (Civil Service). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $73,026.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Avery Waller works as a 52941 - Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 10 years. Avery earned $73,020 in 2023.
Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darren Timothy Smith holds the role of Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,013.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gary Pennington holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 8 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $73,001.
34274 - Www Customer Care Analyst Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Natasha Greene is a 34274 - Www Customer Care Analyst Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $72,995.
54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kendall Scott holds the role of 54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,986.
72111 - Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Gbenga Babalola serves as a 72111 - Engineer I. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 2 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,982.
Public Works Inspector II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Steve Washington is a Public Works Inspector II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). 2021 total compensation came to $72,957.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Raymond Hendrick holds the role of Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,951.
Water Treatment Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony Bellamy holds the role of Water Treatment Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $72,947.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Samuel Nakhon serves as a Engineer I. They have served since 1998 (about 23 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $72,911.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cecilia Cozart holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $72,910.
54366 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Duwayne Mack holds the role of 54366 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1984 (about 39 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $72,908.
34421 - Fiscal Technician/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michelle Carrington works as a 34421 - Fiscal Technician for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1992, they have about 31 years of service. Michelle earned $72,904 in 2023.