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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52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Bushrod is a 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 5 years). 2023 total compensation came to $55,048.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Wanda David is a 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2018, they have about 5 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $55,017.
54351 - Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Shanell Davis serves as a 54351 - Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,003.
Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Randall Jones holds the role of Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $55,001.
Storekeeper II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ruth Purnell serves as a Storekeeper II. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $54,998.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Che Cooper works as a Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 11 years. Che earned $54,976 in 2021.
Www Customer Care Analyst II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Robert Baul is a Www Customer Care Analyst II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $54,973.
34324 - Utility Meter Technician III DPW/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Preston Rich holds the role of 34324 - Utility Meter Technician III DPW at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 1995 (about 28 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $54,962.
72712 - Engineering Associate II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Carl Luckett serves as a 72712 - Engineering Associate II. They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $54,957.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Keith Dennard Dorsey holds the role of Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $54,948.
33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Schanell Bailey is a 33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $54,940.
Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anthony Cook works as a Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. Anthony earned $54,919 in 2021.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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James Fahie is a Mechanical Maintenance Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. 2021 total compensation came to $54,917.
Www Office Support Specialist II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Amelia James works as a Www Office Support Specialist II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years. Amelia earned $54,916 in 2025.
Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William Langley is a Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. 2021 total compensation came to $54,894.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Trevon Jones works as a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Trevon earned $54,867 in 2024.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Samuel Scofield 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 $54,864.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Stephen Cookley is a 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $54,862.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Glen Howard is a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1988, they have about 34 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $54,848.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Ryan Boatwright serves as a 52944 - Www Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,832.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Kenneth Tyler holds the role of Mechanical Maintenance Technician II at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $54,825.
Na/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Adam Folder serves as a Na. Hired in 1985, they have about 37 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $54,814.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Avon L Goodman works as a Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Avon earned $54,808 in 2025.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Megan Payton holds the role of 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,796.
54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Mario Mcintosh serves as a 54333 - Ww Opns Technician II Sanitary. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,763.
Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Ronald Brown holds the role of Operations Technician Apprentice at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $54,760.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Richard Williams works as a 52944 - Www Laborer for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Richard earned $54,760 in 2024.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Cary T Gaines holds the role of Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $54,749.
54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Sierra Pyles serves as a 54311 - Www Operations Technician Apprentice. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,739.
Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Latanya Alston works as a Office Support Specialist III for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2012 (about 9 years). Latanya earned $54,737 in 2021.
53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Johnell Johnson holds the role of 53513 - Utilities Inst Repair III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 27 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,734.
Laboratory Assistant II/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Tonia Bass works as a Laboratory Assistant II for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 1980, they have about 41 years of service. Tonia earned $54,722 in 2021.
54351 - Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Donta Robinson serves as a 54351 - Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,718.
54339 - Www Waste Water Plant Manager/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Chris Aiken serves as a 54339 - Www Waste Water Plant Manager. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,718.
Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Donte Christian works as a Www Maintenance Technician Apprentice for Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Donte earned $54,711 in 2025.
Chemist I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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At Public Works - Water & Waste Water, Haleigh Martin serves as a Chemist I. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $54,688.
52944 - Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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William Gordon holds the role of 52944 - Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,657.
33371 - Radio Dispatcher I/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Carlet Clemons is a 33371 - Radio Dispatcher I at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $54,649.
33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Anshrea Morant is a 33236 - Www Office Support Specialist III at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. 2024 total compensation came to $54,624.
Www Laborer/Public Works - Water & Waste Water
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Zachary Curry holds the role of Www Laborer at Public Works - Water & Waste Water. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $54,587.