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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53675 - Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Wendy Justice holds the role of 53675 - Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1990, they have about 33 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,043.
Www Public Works Inspector II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Richard Dickerson works as a Www Public Works Inspector II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Richard earned $79,026 in 2025.
Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Richard Burke serves as a Public Works Inspector III. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $79,019.
72193 - Operations Engineer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carl Williams is a 72193 - Operations Engineer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). 2023 total compensation came to $79,011.
54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Allin Nolan holds the role of 54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $78,994.
54351 - Maintenance Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keith Garrett is a 54351 - Maintenance Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2018, they have about 5 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $78,992.
54332 - Ww Operations Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Brian Boatwright works as a 54332 - Ww Operations Technician II Pump for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Brian earned $78,985 in 2024.
Utility Investigator/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dwayne Cash is a Utility Investigator at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $78,980.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Deryl Turner serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $78,948.
42213 - Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Biondo works as a 42213 - Public Works Inspector III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2005 (about 18 years). Charles earned $78,936 in 2023.
53691 - Www Watershed Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Thomas Finnerty serves as a 53691 - Www Watershed Maintenance Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $78,932.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marion Cornette is a Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1980, they have about 41 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $78,931.
Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Smith works as a Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Michael earned $78,922 in 2025.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Zachary Morton serves as a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 40 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $78,921.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, James Blannon serves as a 52941 - Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 3 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,898.
71517 - Www Chemist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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John Cunningham holds the role of 71517 - Www Chemist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $78,874.
54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Bernardino Jr. holds the role of 54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $78,871.
71213 - Www Pollution Control Analyst III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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John Hagens works as a 71213 - Www Pollution Control Analyst III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. John earned $78,863 in 2024.
Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony Jackson works as a Public Works Inspector III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Anthony earned $78,811 in 2021.
Www Painter II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Stanley Watts works as a Www Painter II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). Stanley earned $78,792 in 2025.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Robert Marsalek is a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1985 (about 36 years). 2021 total compensation came to $78,771.
N/A/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Andre Moseley is a N/A at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1992 (about 32 years). 2024 total compensation came to $78,754.
42214 - Www Public Works Inspector I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Thomas Jr. is a 42214 - Www Public Works Inspector I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $78,734.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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John Locklear works as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 37 years. John earned $78,729 in 2021.
54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Peter Johnson holds the role of 54353 - Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $78,715.
Motor Pool Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Justin Hunt is a Motor Pool Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $78,693.
Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Daniel Robert Duval works as a Www Operations Technician II Sanitary for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Daniel earned $78,687 in 2025.
42225 - Www Construction Project Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Mark Reshnet serves as a 42225 - Www Construction Project Supervisor I. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $78,684.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Martin Sealey works as a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Martin earned $78,638 in 2024.
34275 - Www Customer Care Analyst Supervisor II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shontere Vanstory is a 34275 - Www Customer Care Analyst Supervisor II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. 2024 total compensation came to $78,629.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, James Mcclain serves as a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $78,623.
54215 - Heating & Air Cond Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Mathew Edathikunnel is a 54215 - Heating & Air Cond Technician Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1987 (about 36 years). 2023 total compensation came to $78,614.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jeffrey Daughton is a 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. 2024 total compensation came to $78,606.
53678 - Www Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Wendy Justice serves as a 53678 - Www Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $78,566.
Www Radio Dispatcher II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tierra Witherspoon works as a Www Radio Dispatcher II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Tierra earned $78,550 in 2025.
54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Lawyer works as a 54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Charles earned $78,524 in 2024.
Pollution Control Analyst III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Wayne Shiplet is a Pollution Control Analyst III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1974, they have about 47 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $78,502.
54320 - Pumping Technician Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Danyel Cromartie is a 54320 - Pumping Technician Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1999 (about 23 years). 2022 total compensation came to $78,494.
Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kyle Powell is a Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $78,466.
34271 - Www Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Rita Bryant-Hayden works as a 34271 - Www Customer Care Analyst II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Rita earned $78,458 in 2024.