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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53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Michael Curbeam serves as a 53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II. They have served since 2019 (about 4 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $69,388.
54332 - Ww Opns Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Edward Buck is a 54332 - Ww Opns Technician II Pump at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). 2023 total compensation came to $69,367.
N/A/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dawn Landers holds the role of N/A at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1987, they have about 37 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,358.
Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tyrone Rogers holds the role of Utilities Inst Repair II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1997 (about 24 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $69,351.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William Anderson is a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1987 (about 34 years). 2021 total compensation came to $69,349.
54451 - Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Lakiyah Tynes serves as a 54451 - Www Cdl Driver I. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,335.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William Anderson holds the role of 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 36 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,334.
42213 - Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sherri Washington-Smith is a 42213 - Public Works Inspector III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2001, they have about 22 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $69,332.
54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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John Graham works as a 54353 - Electrical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. John earned $69,330 in 2023.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Kirastin Spence serves as a Engineer I. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $69,322.
54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dimitrois Edge is a 54452 - Www Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $69,321.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Floyd Benton holds the role of 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,319.
42212 - Public Works Inspector II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Larry Tims works as a 42212 - Public Works Inspector II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 10 years. Larry earned $69,318 in 2023.
33570 - Www Storekeeper II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Melvin Battle is a 33570 - Www Storekeeper II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $69,293.
Ww Opns Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Arnold Houston serves as a Ww Opns Technician II Pump. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $69,291.
Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Byrd works as a Utilities Inst Repair III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1988, they have about 33 years of service. Charles earned $69,287 in 2021.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Benjamin Wang works as a Engineer I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. Benjamin earned $69,287 in 2021.
54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ebony Gibson is a 54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). 2024 total compensation came to $69,271.
53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Brian Horne serves as a 53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II. They have served since 2022 (about a year). Their 2023 pay totaled $69,267.
Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Michael Kawalek serves as a Electrical Maintenance Technician III. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,264.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sherice Wilder works as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about a year. Sherice earned $69,254 in 2023.
54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Kent Boyd serves as a 54333 - Www Operations Technician II Sanitary. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,251.
42216 - Www Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Simon Green is a 42216 - Www Public Works Inspector III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $69,213.
Research Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Michael Perhach works as a Research Analyst II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. Michael earned $69,212 in 2021.
42211 - Public Works Inspector I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Antonio Lee serves as a 42211 - Public Works Inspector I. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $69,199.
Liaison Officer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Terri Mccalla works as a Liaison Officer I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Terri earned $69,179 in 2021.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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John Maher works as a 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1983, about 40 years. John earned $69,152 in 2023.
34309 - Www Utility Meter Technician II DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Douglas Adams holds the role of 34309 - Www Utility Meter Technician II DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,151.
Pollution Control Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keith Garner works as a Pollution Control Analyst II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1991, they have about 30 years of service. Keith earned $69,142 in 2021.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Brian Halford serves as a Engineer I. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,135.
Instrumentation Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Nkem Ebinamah serves as a Instrumentation Technician II. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,125.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Octav Hunter serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $69,124.
54452 - Www Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William Lunsford holds the role of 54452 - Www Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,120.
31110 - Operations Officer II (Civil Service)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Demetric Farmer serves as a 31110 - Operations Officer II (Civil Service). Their tenure dates to 2012, about 11 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $69,104.
Www Heating and Air Conditioning Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony G Hill works as a Www Heating and Air Conditioning Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Anthony earned $69,091 in 2025.
Www Utility Meter Technician II, DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Felicia Tyler works as a Www Utility Meter Technician II, DPW for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Felicia earned $69,058 in 2025.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jerry Gamble works as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Supervisor I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. Jerry earned $69,049 in 2021.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Daniel Sullivan is a Engineer I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. 2021 total compensation came to $69,026.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Obinna Uzoma works as a Engineer I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. Obinna earned $69,026 in 2021.
Trainer Officer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Smith is a Trainer Officer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $69,026.