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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Engineering Associate III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Robin Maith holds the role of Engineering Associate III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2009 (about 12 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $72,705.
53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Delroy Henderson is a 53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2002 (about 21 years). 2023 total compensation came to $72,701.
52622 - Www Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cedric Logan is a 52622 - Www Instrumentation Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. 2024 total compensation came to $72,680.
Water Treatment Technician Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kevin Saunders works as a Water Treatment Technician Supervisor for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2012, they have about 9 years of service. Kevin earned $72,670 in 2021.
54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Juwan Gary holds the role of 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,664.
42213 - Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lanny Boddy works as a 42213 - Public Works Inspector III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2010 (about 12 years). Lanny earned $72,634 in 2022.
71533 - Microbiologist Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Brittany Hoerl works as a 71533 - Microbiologist Supervisor for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. Brittany earned $72,619 in 2023.
54320 - Pumping Technician Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Karl Sweigart is a 54320 - Pumping Technician Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1987 (about 36 years). 2023 total compensation came to $72,616.
Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Charles Spencer serves as a Utilities Inst Repair III. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $72,537.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Albert Coleman works as a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 35 years. Albert earned $72,532 in 2021.
Superintendent Utilities Maintenance & Repair/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darrell Owens works as a Superintendent Utilities Maintenance & Repair for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1987 (about 34 years). Darrell earned $72,514 in 2021.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Hurley is a Engineer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. 2021 total compensation came to $72,484.
Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Bernard G Brogden serves as a Www Cdl Driver II. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,479.
Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ellis Basnight is a Www Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $72,465.
Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles A Spencer is a Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. 2025 total compensation came to $72,450.
Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keith Raynor is a Electrical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). 2021 total compensation came to $72,444.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Derick Wells serves as a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary. They have served since 1988 (about 35 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $72,443.
71522 - Chemist II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gilbert Evans is a 71522 - Chemist II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1993, they have about 30 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $72,442.
Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Deonna F Cooper holds the role of Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,426.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Beverly Albert is a Engineer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1984 (about 37 years). 2021 total compensation came to $72,424.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darnell Jay Johnson holds the role of Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,396.
34319 - Utility Meter Technician Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kenneth Williams holds the role of 34319 - Utility Meter Technician Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1994 (about 29 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $72,396.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Walter Hooks works as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 36 years. Walter earned $72,377 in 2021.
53511 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Garrett Jr works as a 53511 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Garrett earned $72,360 in 2024.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shawn Williams works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). Shawn earned $72,351 in 2021.
54365 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Troy Wicks holds the role of 54365 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 33 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,310.
54318 - Pumping Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Brandon Coates serves as a 54318 - Pumping Technician II. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,305.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Courtney Bridges works as a 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about a year. Courtney earned $72,288 in 2023.
Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Manuel T Graves is a Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $72,268.
33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Letitia White serves as a 33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III. They have served since 1987 (about 37 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $72,245.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dwayne Howard works as a Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Dwayne earned $72,232 in 2025.
Microbiologist II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Julia Eanes Moore works as a Microbiologist II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 41 years. Julia earned $72,221 in 2021.
Engineering Associate II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, John Watford serves as a Engineering Associate II. Hired in 1989, they have about 32 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $72,196.
Water Treatment Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Deetric Blanchard is a Water Treatment Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. 2021 total compensation came to $72,192.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ben Wilkins holds the role of 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,187.
Www Radio Dispatcher Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Michelle N Parker serves as a Www Radio Dispatcher Supervisor. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,172.
72111 - Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Kevin Cookley serves as a 72111 - Engineer I. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 2 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,168.
54332 - Ww Opns Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lawrence Sampson holds the role of 54332 - Ww Opns Technician II Pump at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2012, they have about 11 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,144.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Walter Mcgougan holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $72,138.
54364 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Josiah Nushann is a 54364 - Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $72,133.