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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54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jerome Bethel is a 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $88,293.
54312 - Water Treatment Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Wanda Spearman holds the role of 54312 - Water Treatment Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $88,272.
Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ronald Berry holds the role of Www Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,259.
71213 - Www Pollution Control Analyst III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Matthew Cherigo serves as a 71213 - Www Pollution Control Analyst III. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,256.
Www Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sherri L Washington-Smith is a Www Public Works Inspector III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $88,207.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Terrill Covell holds the role of 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $88,202.
Www Plant Operations Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Mack holds the role of Www Plant Operations Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,190.
54355 - Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, William Kesler serves as a 54355 - Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I. Hired in 1993, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,185.
54365 - Www 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 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $88,185.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tony Johnson Jr. is a Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $88,178.
Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Kristopher Murray is a Www Operations Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). 2025 total compensation came to $88,147.
Www Office Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jamal I Carter is a Www Office Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). 2025 total compensation came to $88,121.
53562 - Utility Investigator/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Gary Billups serves as a 53562 - Utility Investigator. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,089.
Pumping Technician Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Tony Bolling serves as a Pumping Technician Supervisor. They have served since 1988 (about 33 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $88,076.
Pumping Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tony Williams is a Pumping Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. 2021 total compensation came to $88,061.
54355 - Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ronald Smith serves as a 54355 - Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I. They have served since 1988 (about 35 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $88,047.
54335 - Www Technician Supervisor I Pumping/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jake Borowy holds the role of 54335 - Www Technician Supervisor I Pumping at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $87,999.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dwayne Corprew works as a Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. Dwayne earned $87,954 in 2021.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Christopher Krout holds the role of Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1992 (about 30 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $87,936.
Assistant Watershed Manager/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Steven Blatterman works as a Assistant Watershed Manager for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1986, they have about 35 years of service. Steven earned $87,931 in 2021.
54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony Lucas is a 54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). 2024 total compensation came to $87,898.
Laboratory Technical Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sadikia Thomas-Caldarazzo is a Laboratory Technical Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. 2021 total compensation came to $87,897.
54355 - Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Wendell Fonder is a 54355 - Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 30 years. 2023 total compensation came to $87,870.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gordon Thompson is a 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Records show a hire date of -20736000000. 2023 total compensation came to $87,867.
34274 - Www Customer Care Analyst Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Sonia Charlton serves as a 34274 - Www Customer Care Analyst Supervisor I. They have served since 1975 (about 49 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $87,835.
54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Clifton Jackson holds the role of 54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,830.
71215 - Pollution Control Analyst Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Van Sturtevant holds the role of 71215 - Pollution Control Analyst Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1994, they have about 29 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,823.
54325 - Water Pumping Assistant Manager/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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L Fulton holds the role of 54325 - Water Pumping Assistant Manager at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 35 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $87,805.
Ww Technician Supervisor II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charmayne Payton is a Ww Technician Supervisor II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $87,798.
Www Storekeeper II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ruth R Purnell serves as a Www Storekeeper II. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,760.
Www Superintendent, Utilities Maintenance and Repair/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ryan A Johnson works as a Www Superintendent, Utilities Maintenance and Repair for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. Ryan earned $87,759 in 2025.
Customer Care Analyst Supervisor II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Donald Wright is a Customer Care Analyst Supervisor II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1980 (about 41 years). 2021 total compensation came to $87,723.
Instrumentation Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Steven D Jones works as a Instrumentation Technician Supervisor I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years). Steven earned $87,667 in 2025.
Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Joseph Borman holds the role of Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1994 (about 27 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $87,641.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jason T Elliott works as a Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Jason earned $87,604 in 2025.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Devin Butts holds the role of 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 10 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,576.
Pollution Control Analyst Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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David Lauman holds the role of Pollution Control Analyst Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1979 (about 42 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $87,551.
Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Neil Wesley Brown is a Www Operations Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $87,535.
72193 - Operations Engineer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Rayford Mceachern is a 72193 - Operations Engineer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 36 years. 2023 total compensation came to $87,527.
72115 - Engineer Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Mohammed Almafrachi serves as a 72115 - Engineer Supervisor. They have served since 2020 (about 3 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $87,513.