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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73116 - Www Graphic Artist II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cleveland Mcdonald holds the role of 73116 - Www Graphic Artist II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1986, they have about 38 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,418.
Ww Plant Opns Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dorothy Davis works as a Ww Plant Opns Supervisor for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 36 years. Dorothy earned $83,406 in 2021.
52627 - Scada System Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, John Washington serves as a 52627 - Scada System Supervisor. They have served since 1985 (about 38 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $83,398.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Chavais Bridges is a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2009 (about 14 years). 2023 total compensation came to $83,366.
42222 - Construction Project Supervisor II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Romeko Morton works as a 42222 - Construction Project Supervisor II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 18 years. Romeko earned $83,363 in 2022.
42213 - Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Francis Ziegler holds the role of 42213 - Public Works Inspector III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1996, they have about 27 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $83,356.
72113 - Engineer II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carlos Stephenson is a 72113 - Engineer II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. 2023 total compensation came to $83,352.
GIS Analyst/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ryan Spielman is a GIS Analyst at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $83,338.
53521 - Superintendent Utilities Maintenance & Repair/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ruby Flentall holds the role of 53521 - Superintendent Utilities Maintenance & Repair at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1984, they have about 39 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $83,316.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Edward Lee serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,300.
54312 - Water Treatment Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dara Dorman is a 54312 - Water Treatment Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 23 years. 2023 total compensation came to $83,280.
Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Terrill E Covell serves as a Www Operations Technician II Sanitary. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $83,270.
Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gregory Knauff works as a Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). Gregory earned $83,240 in 2025.
54335 - Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Kyle Powell serves as a 54335 - Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $83,213.
31312 - Administrative Analyst II (Civil)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Mary Hampton serves as a 31312 - Administrative Analyst II (Civil). They have served since 1986 (about 37 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $83,202.
34319 - Www Utility Meter Technician Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gary Pearson is a 34319 - Www Utility Meter Technician Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 43 years. 2024 total compensation came to $83,187.
52622 - Www Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Melvin Loyal works as a 52622 - Www Instrumentation Technician II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Melvin earned $83,150 in 2024.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Barry Mayo works as a 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2019 (about 4 years). Barry earned $83,150 in 2023.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Leonard Williams works as a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). Leonard earned $83,135 in 2021.
52286 - Www Pipefitter I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Nathaniel Mcfadden serves as a 52286 - Www Pipefitter I. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,133.
Pollution Control Analyst III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Schlenoff is a Pollution Control Analyst III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $83,120.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sirron T Whitaker works as a Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Sirron earned $83,106 in 2025.
Www Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Genevieve D Harrell holds the role of Www Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $83,070.
Water Systems Pumping Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Anthony J Rossi serves as a Water Systems Pumping Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,070.
Water Treatment Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Koya Brown serves as a Water Treatment Technician III. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $83,036.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Neil Brown holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2014 (about 7 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $83,021.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Thompson is a Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $83,016.
Chemist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Narinder Chopra works as a Chemist III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). Narinder earned $83,005 in 2021.
54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Christopher Clark works as a 54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Christopher earned $82,999 in 2024.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Harris is a Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $82,996.
Construction Project Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Romeko Morton holds the role of Construction Project Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $82,983.
Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lowleta Deana Griffin works as a Www Operations Technician II Sanitary for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Lowleta earned $82,974 in 2025.
Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darrell Bethea works as a Www Operations Technician II Sanitary for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Darrell earned $82,969 in 2025.
Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Francis Ziegler is a Public Works Inspector III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1996 (about 25 years). 2021 total compensation came to $82,959.
Water Treatment Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Wanda Anne Spearman works as a Water Treatment Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Wanda earned $82,919 in 2025.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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David Wiley is a Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 6 years. 2022 total compensation came to $82,906.
54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Tyron Bishop serves as a 54452 - Www Cdl Driver II. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $82,898.
54364 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Robert Brown is a 54364 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. 2024 total compensation came to $82,894.
Construction Project Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Abayomi Salami serves as a Construction Project Supervisor I. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $82,883.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Otis Hopson is a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1986, they have about 35 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $82,862.