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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Operations Engineer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
54365 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
Www Watershed Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
54334 - Ww Technician Supervisor I Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
72193 - Www Operations Engineer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
Assistant Chief Division of Utilities/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
33176 - Www GIS Analyst/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
31512 - Www Program Analyst/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
Agency IT Supv/Project Manager/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
Www Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
52622 - Www Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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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.
53516 - Utilities Inst Repair Supervisor II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Derk Smothers serves as a 53516 - Utilities Inst Repair Supervisor II. They have served since 1989 (about 34 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $91,956.
Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Russell A Frew Jr. works as a Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Russell earned $91,909 in 2025.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jamal Jawara works as a Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Jamal earned $91,848 in 2025.
71514 - Www Laboratory Assistant II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michelle Moreno is a 71514 - Www Laboratory Assistant II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 42 years. 2024 total compensation came to $91,826.
Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Randolph Mcleod is a Www Operations Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $91,819.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Alonzo Blue works as a Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 40 years. Alonzo earned $91,818 in 2021.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Steven Mack works as a Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Steven earned $91,810 in 2025.
Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Davon Hinkson holds the role of Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,791.
71212 - Www Pollution Control Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keith Garner is a 71212 - Www Pollution Control Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1991, they have about 33 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $91,774.
52625 - Instrumentation Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Benjamin Malloy holds the role of 52625 - Instrumentation Technician Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1998 (about 25 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $91,772.
72145 - Www Engineer II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jalil Abdul holds the role of 72145 - Www Engineer II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $91,763.
Www Construction Project Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Mr. Mark Jason Reshnet holds the role of Www Construction Project Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,760.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jose R Lewis is a Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). 2025 total compensation came to $91,712.
Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jerry Hall is a Utilities Inst Repair III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $91,693.
Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Willie Carmon holds the role of Www Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,672.
42215 - Www Public Works Inspector II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Mahendra Adhikari holds the role of 42215 - Www Public Works Inspector II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,614.
Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ron C Bassett works as a Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. Ron earned $91,582 in 2025.
71523 - Chemist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Iqbal Maqsood is a 71523 - Chemist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 44 years. 2023 total compensation came to $91,569.
Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Tavon Bowers serves as a Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,563.
Www Engineer II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Rupak Karki is a Www Engineer II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $91,559.
Www Laboratory Assistant II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Michelle L Moreno serves as a Www Laboratory Assistant II. They have served since 1982 (about 43 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $91,549.
Www Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gbenga J. Babalola is a Www Engineer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $91,492.
Ww Maintenance Manager Instrumentation/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ronald Barton holds the role of Ww Maintenance Manager Instrumentation at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1989 (about 32 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $91,488.