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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Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Samuel Watkins holds the role of Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $66,861.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keith Warren holds the role of 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2021, they have about 2 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,852.
Www Radio Dispatcher II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Garnetta T Anderson serves as a Www Radio Dispatcher II. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,850.
42213 - Public Works Inspector III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kibirnesh Jimilu holds the role of 42213 - Public Works Inspector III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2021 (about 2 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $66,816.
54312 - Water Treatment Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cecil Crowell holds the role of 54312 - Water Treatment Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,799.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Edward Powell holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $66,794.
31312 - Administrative Analyst II (Civil)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lisa Rice-Roundtree works as a 31312 - Administrative Analyst II (Civil) for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1987, they have about 35 years of service. Lisa earned $66,785 in 2022.
31109 - Operations Officer I (Civil Service)/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ramona Harry works as a 31109 - Operations Officer I (Civil Service) for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 14 years. Ramona earned $66,785 in 2022.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Paula Mcdonald serves as a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 34 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,777.
Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Janel Leslie serves as a Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary. Hired in 2013, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $66,762.
Www Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cheryl Avery holds the role of Www Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,745.
34309 - Www Utility Meter Technician II DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Evans holds the role of 34309 - Www Utility Meter Technician II DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,739.
53513 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Melvin Talbot holds the role of 53513 - Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $66,717.
Ww Technician Supervisor I Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Lorrine Bendolph is a Ww Technician Supervisor I Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. 2021 total compensation came to $66,704.
54332 - Ww Opns Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Raynard Hailey serves as a 54332 - Ww Opns Technician II Pump. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,697.
Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Bravette Smith works as a Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Bravette earned $66,688 in 2025.
33215 - Office Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Erica Vaughn works as a 33215 - Office Supervisor for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 27 years. Erica earned $66,673 in 2023.
53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Eric Lee serves as a 53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III. Hired in 2008, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,655.
34324 - Www Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Eric Diggs works as a 34324 - Www Utility Meter Technician III DPW for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Eric earned $66,646 in 2024.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Margie Johnson-Addison is a 54517 - Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $66,643.
Engineer II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Bilal Sarayra serves as a Engineer II. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $66,629.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gurminder Singh is a Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 34 years. 2023 total compensation came to $66,591.
Www Public Works Inspector I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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David Kirschner works as a Www Public Works Inspector I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. David earned $66,582 in 2025.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Alexander Sears works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Alexander earned $66,566 in 2021.
Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Timothy Smith works as a Www Utilities Installer and Repairer III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Timothy earned $66,554 in 2025.
Chemist II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Alicia King holds the role of Chemist II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $66,553.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Raymond Hendrick serves as a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,535.
Www Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Andrew D Robinson works as a Www Utility Meter Technician III DPW for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. Andrew earned $66,531 in 2025.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gregory Knauff is a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. 2021 total compensation came to $66,528.
Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Gabriel Alexander Cannon holds the role of Www Mechanical Maintenance Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $66,527.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Charles Lawyer works as a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). Charles earned $66,525 in 2023.
Www Utility Meter Technician III, DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Aaron S Smith serves as a Www Utility Meter Technician III, DPW. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,517.
Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jesus Anthony Torres is a Www Electrical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $66,516.
Www Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jermaine Walker is a Www Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $66,515.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Elijah Beckett holds the role of Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 2 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,513.
53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ron Sims Jr holds the role of 53512 - Utilities Inst Repair II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,496.
Radio Dispatcher II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Joseph Anderson holds the role of Radio Dispatcher II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 30 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $66,484.
52933 - Www Laborer Crew Leader I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Dre'Co Rhyne is a 52933 - Www Laborer Crew Leader I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). 2024 total compensation came to $66,472.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Royal Stewart holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2013, they have about 8 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $66,471.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ajamu Zuberi serves as a 52941 - Laborer. Hired in 2019, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,450.