City of Boston / Public Works Department
Agency file
The Public Works Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2024, this agency had 401 employees with median total compensation of $75,243; the highest distinct record was $313,131.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 401 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($75,243) — 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 $145,766 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,275. 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.
Record list
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Principal Administrative Assistant/Public Works Department
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Kristen Shelley works as a Principal Administrative Assistant for Public Works Department. Kristen earned $118,661 in 2024.
Foreperson/Public Works Department
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Derek Dwyer holds the role of Foreperson at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $118,604.
Principal Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
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Daniel Merrow is a Principal Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $116,735.
Supv-Highway Maintenance (Pwd)/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Anthony Thompson serves as a Supv-Highway Maintenance (Pwd). Their 2024 pay totaled $115,744.
Supv-Sanitation (Pwd)/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jaimey D'Ambrosio serves as a Supv-Sanitation (Pwd). Their 2024 pay totaled $115,153.
Streetlightingconstinsp(Pwd)##/Public Works Department
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Kenneth Hoge holds the role of Streetlightingconstinsp(Pwd)## at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $114,600.
Supv-Highway Maintenance (Pwd)/Public Works Department
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Richard Watson works as a Supv-Highway Maintenance (Pwd) for Public Works Department. Richard earned $114,232 in 2024.
Principal Administrative Assistant/Public Works Department
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John Blackmore holds the role of Principal Administrative Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,749.
Carpentry Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Steven Rhodey works as a Carpentry Supervisor for Public Works Department. Steven earned $112,849 in 2024.
Highway Maintenance Inspector##/Public Works Department
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Antonio Araujo holds the role of Highway Maintenance Inspector## at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,818.
Supv-Highway Maintenance (Pwd)/Public Works Department
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Earl Dessesaure is a Supv-Highway Maintenance (Pwd) at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $112,744.
Supv-Highway Maintenance (Pwd)/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Matthew Walsh serves as a Supv-Highway Maintenance (Pwd). Their 2024 pay totaled $112,713.
Supv-Street Lighting (Pwd)/Public Works Department
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Michael Donovan works as a Supv-Street Lighting (Pwd) for Public Works Department. Michael earned $112,378 in 2024.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, John Fleming Jr. serves as a Senior Civil Engineer. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,507.
Supv-Highway Maintenance (Pwd)/Public Works Department
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Dustin Horan works as a Supv-Highway Maintenance (Pwd) for Public Works Department. Dustin earned $111,242 in 2024.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Daniel Murphy serves as a Senior Civil Engineer. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,241.
Principal Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
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Thomas Gex works as a Principal Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Thomas earned $111,021 in 2024.
Senior Engineering Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Gregory Heiskell serves as a Senior Engineering Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,896.
Project Administrator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Dolores Carbona serves as a Project Administrator. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,415.
Highway Maintenance Inspector##/Public Works Department
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Lance Torrence works as a Highway Maintenance Inspector## for Public Works Department. Lance earned $109,966 in 2024.
Building Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ricky Carter serves as a Building Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $108,983.