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
Page 56
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Martin Sealey serves as a 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice. Hired in 2021, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,929.
Budget Analyst DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Naomi Akinyi holds the role of Budget Analyst DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2020 (about a year). In 2021, their total compensation was $73,921.
Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Deborah A Watford holds the role of Www Office Support Specialist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,891.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Bobby Guest works as a Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. Bobby earned $73,889 in 2021.
54337 - Ww Plant Opns Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Christopher Kroen serves as a 54337 - Ww Plant Opns Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 26 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,867.
N/A/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Damerius Johnson holds the role of N/A at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,861.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Yuwaraj Thapa is a Engineer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. 2021 total compensation came to $73,861.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Farid Sikander is a Engineer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). 2021 total compensation came to $73,859.
Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Gregory Cole works as a Instrumentation Technician II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. Gregory earned $73,852 in 2021.
Laborer Crew Leader I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Darcell Thomas serves as a Laborer Crew Leader I. Hired in 1997, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $73,852.
54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Kanita Jones is a 54452 - Www Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. 2024 total compensation came to $73,848.
Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Gregory Black serves as a Instrumentation Technician II. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $73,834.
Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
David Williams works as a Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1976 (about 45 years). David earned $73,821 in 2021.
Utilities Inst Repair Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Peter Townsend works as a Utilities Inst Repair Supervisor I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). Peter earned $73,816 in 2021.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Darrell Hill is a 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $73,806.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Kobe T Roberts serves as a Www Laborer. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,803.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Davon Curry works as a 52944 - Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Davon earned $73,774 in 2024.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Harry J Collic works as a Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Harry earned $73,774 in 2025.
54335 - Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Jake Borowy holds the role of 54335 - Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 7 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,767.
54318 - Pumping Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Stephanie Tucker holds the role of 54318 - Pumping Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $73,765.
54335 - Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Walter Lepus holds the role of 54335 - Ww Technician Supervisor I Pump at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1988 (about 34 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $73,761.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Rickie Young serves as a Laborer. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $73,747.
Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ronald V Brown serves as a Www Operations Technician II Sanitary. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,725.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Christopher Swinson Jr. works as a Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Christopher earned $73,713 in 2025.
52627 - Scada System Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Ellwood Klump works as a 52627 - Scada System Supervisor for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1986 (about 36 years). Ellwood earned $73,711 in 2022.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Kristopher Parker holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $73,700.
Ww Opns Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Lawrence Sampson serves as a Ww Opns Technician II Pump. They have served since 2012 (about 9 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $73,683.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Timothy Fowlkes is a Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $73,665.
Chemist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Ganga Subhash is a Chemist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. 2021 total compensation came to $73,664.
Www Radio Dispatcher Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Joseph Bullock is a Www Radio Dispatcher Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $73,633.
54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ellis Basnight serves as a 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,627.
Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Deryle Smith is a Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1988, they have about 33 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $73,598.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Gregory Knauff works as a 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2001, they have about 22 years of service. Gregory earned $73,579 in 2023.
52242 - Carpenter II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Carlos Lewis works as a 52242 - Carpenter II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 29 years. Carlos earned $73,571 in 2022.
72111 - Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
James Hurley is a 72111 - Engineer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 3 years. 2022 total compensation came to $73,568.
Microbiologist Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Rokiesha Davis serves as a Microbiologist Supervisor. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $73,563.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Gary English serves as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $73,554.
54313 - Water Treatment Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Milton Davis serves as a 54313 - Water Treatment Technician III. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $73,543.
Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Wanda L Green serves as a Www Office Support Specialist III. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $73,537.
Www Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
Source-specific fields
Douglas J Adams is a Www Utility Meter Technician III DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. 2025 total compensation came to $73,522.