City of Baltimore / Public Works - Water & Waste Water

Agency file

Public Works - Water & Waste Water

Source file: City of Baltimore — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $103.9M
Employees: 1,285
Median total: $76,741
Highest record: $284,737

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$450$168,086+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $80,873 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$46,329

$59,022

$76,741

$97,629

$124,874

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).

Largest job titles

Www Laborer

197 · $59,258

Www Operations Technician Apprentice

78 · $60,458

Www Cdl Driver II

70 · $100,335

Www Operations Technician II Sanitary

65 · $86,326

Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III

44 · $103,253

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

Year over year

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

Employees

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Marcellus Fields

54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$92,909

Base pay: $92,909
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,909
Hire date: 2016-05-21

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 65884
Employee ID: 251572

Marcellus Fields holds the role of 54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $92,909.

Gregory A Cole

Www Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,860

Base pay: $92,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,860
Hire date: 2000-12-11

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 75306
Employee ID: 268587

Gregory A Cole works as a Www Instrumentation Technician II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. Gregory earned $92,860 in 2025.

James L Pearson

Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,849

Base pay: $92,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,849
Hire date: 1999-09-07

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 74542
Employee ID: 269214

James L Pearson is a Www Operations Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. 2025 total compensation came to $92,849.

Jamese Weaver

54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$92,785

Base pay: $92,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,785
Hire date: 2021-11-01

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 48159
Employee ID: 262826

At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Jamese Weaver serves as a 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,785.

Leon Spruill El

Www Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,780

Base pay: $92,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,780
Hire date: 2007-01-16

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 72029
Employee ID: 271599

Leon Spruill El is a Www Instrumentation Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $92,780.

Kevin Bailey

54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2023 total comp

$92,769

Base pay: $92,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,769
Hire date: 1977-12-08

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 58382
Employee ID: 229848

Kevin Bailey is a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1977 (about 46 years). 2023 total compensation came to $92,769.

Dahmon Hickman

54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$92,763

Base pay: $92,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,763
Hire date: 2022-04-18

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 54688
Employee ID: 253591

Dahmon Hickman works as a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Dahmon earned $92,763 in 2024.

Reginald Canty

Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2021 total comp

$92,760

Base pay: $92,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,760
Hire date: 1999-10-16

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 41611
Employee ID: 156943

At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Reginald Canty serves as a Utilities Inst Repair III. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $92,760.

Rickie Young

53513 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$92,747

Base pay: $92,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,747
Hire date: 2017-09-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 55750
Employee ID: 263825

Rickie Young is a 53513 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $92,747.

Steven K Hoover

Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,671

Base pay: $92,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,671
Hire date: 1979-07-11

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 76032
Employee ID: 275556

Steven K Hoover holds the role of Www Operations Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1979, they have about 46 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,671.

Darius Curry

53515 - Utilities Inst Repair Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2022 total comp

$92,660

Base pay: $92,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,660
Hire date: 2014-06-16

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 45911
Employee ID: 194873

At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Darius Curry serves as a 53515 - Utilities Inst Repair Supervisor I. Hired in 2014, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $92,660.

Brian Horne

53512 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$92,650

Base pay: $92,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,650
Hire date: 2022-06-27

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 53095
Employee ID: 253906

At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Brian Horne serves as a 53512 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $92,650.

John Bruce Foster

Www Construction Project Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,628

Base pay: $92,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,628
Hire date: 2022-04-30

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 84021
Employee ID: 269848

John Bruce Foster is a Www Construction Project Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $92,628.

Zebelon Curtis Frontera

Www Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,539

Base pay: $92,539
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,539
Hire date: 2017-05-20

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 83025
Employee ID: 277176

Zebelon Curtis Frontera holds the role of Www Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,539.

Earl K WilsonMay be multiple

Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,536

Hire date: 2015-01-20

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 50393
Employee ID: 267795

Payroll for Earl K Wilson (Www Laborer, Public Works - Water & Waste Water) may cover more than one person; together they account for $92,536 in 2025.

George Ball

71213 - Www Pollution Control Analyst III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$92,524

Base pay: $92,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,524
Hire date: 1989-12-26

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 96976.6
Employee ID: 247291

George Ball is a 71213 - Www Pollution Control Analyst III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1989 (about 35 years). 2024 total compensation came to $92,524.

Brian G Horne

Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,489

Base pay: $92,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,489
Hire date: 2022-06-27

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 54688
Employee ID: 265422

Brian G Horne is a Www Utilities Installer and Repairer II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $92,489.

Franco Tako Egbe

Www Engineer II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,459

Base pay: $92,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,459
Hire date: 2019-04-22

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 93595
Employee ID: 268300

Franco Tako Egbe works as a Www Engineer II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Franco earned $92,459 in 2025.

William Dove

Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2023 total comp

$92,446

Base pay: $92,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,446
Hire date: 2016-10-11

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: Na
Annualsalary: 0
Employee ID: 233588

William Dove holds the role of Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $92,446.

Robert Mcaulay

71212 - Www Pollution Control Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$92,432

Base pay: $92,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,432
Hire date: 1987-05-18

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 95136.83
Employee ID: 256765

Robert Mcaulay holds the role of 71212 - Www Pollution Control Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 37 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,432.

Troy Walton

54319 - Pumping Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2023 total comp

$92,399

Base pay: $92,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,399
Hire date: 1999-08-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 58749.91
Employee ID: 245261

At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Troy Walton serves as a 54319 - Pumping Technician III. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,399.

Francis Ziegler

42216 - Www Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$92,398

Base pay: $92,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,398
Hire date: 1996-01-16

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 94931.64
Employee ID: 263877

Francis Ziegler works as a 42216 - Www Public Works Inspector III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service. Francis earned $92,398 in 2024.

Timothy Simmons

Operations Engineer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,364

Base pay: $92,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,364
Hire date: 2022-07-25

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 93595
Employee ID: 276226

Timothy Simmons works as a Operations Engineer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Timothy earned $92,364 in 2025.

Carl R Williams

Operations Engineer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,348

Base pay: $92,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,348
Hire date: 2014-01-13

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 93595
Employee ID: 265718

Carl R Williams works as a Operations Engineer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Carl earned $92,348 in 2025.

Kevin Fleming

Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2021 total comp

$92,331

Base pay: $92,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,331
Hire date: 2008-05-08

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 50293
Employee ID: 158986

Kevin Fleming is a Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $92,331.

Karen V Burgess

Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,327

Base pay: $92,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,327
Hire date: 1988-07-11

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 56737
Employee ID: 270490

Karen V Burgess works as a Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service. Karen earned $92,327 in 2025.

Byron Shaw

54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$92,253

Base pay: $92,253
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,253
Hire date: 2003-10-27

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 71771.62
Employee ID: 260485

Byron Shaw holds the role of 54452 - Www Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,253.

Harry Mitzel

54365 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$92,242

Base pay: $92,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,242
Hire date: 1998-06-01

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 93304.64
Employee ID: 257413

Harry Mitzel works as a 54365 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). Harry earned $92,242 in 2024.

Tamara Dione Hairston

Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,223

Base pay: $92,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,223
Hire date: 2014-09-09

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 64316
Employee ID: 275675

Tamara Dione Hairston works as a Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Tamara earned $92,223 in 2025.

Patrick P Butler

Www Watershed Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$92,211

Base pay: $92,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,211
Hire date: 1991-09-03

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 71720
Employee ID: 273632

Patrick P Butler is a Www Watershed Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $92,211.

Laverne Johnson

54334 - Ww Technician Supervisor I Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2023 total comp

$92,195

Base pay: $92,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,195
Hire date: 2005-03-28

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 60175.14
Employee ID: 237461

At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Laverne Johnson serves as a 54334 - Ww Technician Supervisor I Sanitary. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 18 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,195.

Ronald Turner

72193 - Www Operations Engineer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$92,138

Base pay: $92,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,138
Hire date: 2017-04-08

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 93595
Employee ID: 262255

Ronald Turner works as a 72193 - Www Operations Engineer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Ronald earned $92,138 in 2024.

Ronald Brooks

Assistant Chief Division of Utilities/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2021 total comp

$92,135

Base pay: $92,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,135
Hire date: 2004-01-26

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 84786
Employee ID: 156026

Ronald Brooks holds the role of Assistant Chief Division of Utilities at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $92,135.

Seamus Robinson

54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2023 total comp

$92,075

Base pay: $92,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,075
Hire date: 2013-01-03

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 53362.24
Employee ID: 242361

Seamus Robinson works as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 10 years of service. Seamus earned $92,075 in 2023.

Ryan Spielman

33176 - Www GIS Analyst/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$92,073

Base pay: $92,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,073
Hire date: 2019-06-17

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 94623
Employee ID: 261143

Ryan Spielman works as a 33176 - Www GIS Analyst for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Ryan earned $92,073 in 2024.

Shartice Newkirk

31512 - Www Program Analyst/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$92,010

Base pay: $92,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,010
Hire date: 2015-04-27

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 94679
Employee ID: 257960

Shartice Newkirk holds the role of 31512 - Www Program Analyst at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,010.

Michael O'Shea

Agency IT Supv/Project Manager/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2021 total comp

$92,005

Base pay: $92,005
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,005
Hire date: 2017-01-17

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 90005
Employee ID: 163875

Michael O'Shea holds the role of Agency IT Supv/Project Manager at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $92,005.

Dwayne Brown

53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2023 total comp

$91,986

Base pay: $91,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,986
Hire date: 1997-11-17

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 45365.6
Employee ID: 231189

Dwayne Brown works as a 53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1997 (about 26 years). Dwayne earned $91,986 in 2023.

Michael A Kawalek

Www Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2025 total comp

$91,977

Base pay: $91,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,977
Hire date: 2006-12-18

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 91811
Employee ID: 272500

Michael A Kawalek is a Www Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). 2025 total compensation came to $91,977.

Leon El

52622 - Www Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water

2024 total comp

$91,967

Base pay: $91,967
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,967
Hire date: 2007-01-16

Source-specific fields

Agencyid: A50
Annualsalary: 75672.88
Employee ID: 251191

Leon El is a 52622 - Www Instrumentation Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $91,967.