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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54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Thomas Finnerty is a 54517 - Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1996 (about 27 years). 2023 total compensation came to $62,271.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Karen Corbin holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $62,251.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Donald Tully holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $62,240.
Www Water Treatment Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tina Marie Murray holds the role of Www Water Treatment Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,235.
33215 - Office Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anita Banks holds the role of 33215 - Office Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1979, they have about 44 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,225.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Thompson holds the role of Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $62,210.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cameron Finley works as a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Cameron earned $62,209 in 2024.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Marquis Bridges holds the role of 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $62,201.
Office Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jamal Carter holds the role of Office Supervisor at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $62,199.
Laborer Crew Leader I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Van Johnson works as a Laborer Crew Leader I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2013 (about 8 years). Van earned $62,197 in 2021.
34271 - Www Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Jacqueline Mason works as a 34271 - Www Customer Care Analyst II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Jacqueline earned $62,179 in 2024.
Www Utility Meter Technician III, DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Eric C Diggs serves as a Www Utility Meter Technician III, DPW. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,179.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Russell Frew serves as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $62,176.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Sean D Johnson holds the role of Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,169.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Andrew Hurd is a Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). 2021 total compensation came to $62,160.
Pumping Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Stephanie Tucker holds the role of Pumping Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $62,144.
Painter Supervisor/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Irvin Johnson works as a Painter Supervisor for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1984 (about 37 years). Irvin earned $62,125 in 2021.
54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darnell Venable is a 54311 - Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2005 (about 18 years). 2023 total compensation came to $62,123.
Www Utility Meter Technician I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William F King works as a Www Utility Meter Technician I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. William earned $62,122 in 2025.
Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Shawnta Graham holds the role of Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $62,106.
Www Microbiologist I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Brianna A Scott works as a Www Microbiologist I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service. Brianna earned $62,095 in 2025.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Rhoda M Connor is a Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). 2025 total compensation came to $62,094.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Walter Kelley holds the role of Na at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1982 (about 41 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $62,093.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tennyson Shaw holds the role of 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 10 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,079.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Alfred Como is a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1986, they have about 37 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $62,071.
Utility Investigator/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Leemont Gills works as a Utility Investigator for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Leemont earned $62,065 in 2021.
Ww Opns Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Edward Buck holds the role of Ww Opns Technician II Pump at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $62,055.
34265 - Customer Care Analyst III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Lachonne Harcum serves as a 34265 - Customer Care Analyst III. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 5 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,003.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ernest G Farmer works as a Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Ernest earned $62,000 in 2025.
Laboratory Assistant II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Roslyn Johnson is a Laboratory Assistant II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1982, they have about 39 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $61,993.
53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ron Bassett is a 53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2001, they have about 22 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $61,989.
Water Treatment Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Brandy Quartey holds the role of Water Treatment Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $61,989.
54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tony Wigfall is a 54364 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 15 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $61,982.
Engineer I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Wesley Straus works as a Engineer I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Wesley earned $61,970 in 2021.
Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Antoine Mull is a Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $61,962.
Ww Opns Technician II Pump/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Brian Boatwright is a Ww Opns Technician II Pump at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). 2021 total compensation came to $61,961.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Columbus Battle Jr. holds the role of 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 7 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,953.
Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Darren Parker holds the role of Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $61,949.
42221 - Construction Project Supervisor I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Aaron Holloway works as a 42221 - Construction Project Supervisor I for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2022 (about a year). Aaron earned $61,923 in 2023.
Electrical Maintenance Technician III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Manuel Graves works as a Electrical Maintenance Technician III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). Manuel earned $61,920 in 2021.