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
Highest-paid first / page 4
Streetlightingconstinsp(Pwd)##/Public Works Department
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George Mccarthy is a Streetlightingconstinsp(Pwd)## at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $100,522.
Foreperson/Public Works Department
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Tim Duggan works as a Foreperson for Public Works Department. Tim earned $100,514 in 2024.
Hvy Mtr Equipment Repairpr Class I/Public Works Department
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Robert Norton holds the role of Hvy Mtr Equipment Repairpr Class I at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,279.
Drawtender##/Public Works Department
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William Macdonald works as a Drawtender## for Public Works Department. William earned $99,827 in 2024.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
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Nicolas Lau works as a Senior Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Nicolas earned $99,752 in 2024.
Drawtender##/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Stephen Silcott serves as a Drawtender##. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,730.
Senior Highway Craftsperson ##/Public Works Department
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Richard Platt works as a Senior Highway Craftsperson ## for Public Works Department. Richard earned $99,667 in 2024.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Chris Bembridge is a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $99,648.
Junior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
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Daniel Blakey holds the role of Junior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,060.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Public Works Department
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Douglas Coughlin works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Public Works Department. Douglas earned $98,002 in 2024.
Director/Public Works Department
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Avantika Mathur is a Director at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $97,517.
Foreperson/Public Works Department
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Said Haouichem holds the role of Foreperson at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,375.
Highway Maintenance Inspector##/Public Works Department
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Elmer Batres is a Highway Maintenance Inspector## at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $97,371.
Highway Maintenance Inspector##/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Lindsay Green serves as a Highway Maintenance Inspector##. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,964.
Code Enforce Offc/Public Works Department
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Erntz Valcin works as a Code Enforce Offc for Public Works Department. Erntz earned $96,782 in 2024.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jason Douglas serves as a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,533.
Foreperson/Public Works Department
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Cyril Graves works as a Foreperson for Public Works Department. Cyril earned $96,404 in 2024.
Service Writer/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Derek Mcmillan serves as a Service Writer. Their 2024 pay totaled $95,804.
Foreperson/Public Works Department
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Jabari Wattley holds the role of Foreperson at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,721.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
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Thomas Hanlon works as a Senior Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Thomas earned $94,176 in 2024.
Hvy Mtr Equi Repairpr Class II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jeffrey Gonzalez serves as a Hvy Mtr Equi Repairpr Class II. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,879.
Supv-Sanitation (Pwd)/Public Works Department
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Alexander Williams works as a Supv-Sanitation (Pwd) for Public Works Department. Alexander earned $93,099 in 2024.
Drawtender##/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Herbert Jones serves as a Drawtender##. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,526.
Waste Reduction Program Manager/Public Works Department
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Madeline Montgomery holds the role of Waste Reduction Program Manager at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,201.
Streetlightingconstinsp(Pwd)##/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Shawn Reid serves as a Streetlightingconstinsp(Pwd)##. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,200.
Hvy Mtr Equi Repairpr Class II/Public Works Department
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Michael Carias is a Hvy Mtr Equi Repairpr Class II at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $92,115.
Supv-Street Lighting (Pwd)/Public Works Department
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Tuan Huynh holds the role of Supv-Street Lighting (Pwd) at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,100.
Administrative Secretary/Public Works Department
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Nadane Flemming holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,473.
Foreperson/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Chad Mcdonough serves as a Foreperson. Their 2024 pay totaled $90,736.
Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Eric Lott Sr holds the role of Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $90,447.
Code Enforce Offc/Public Works Department
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Jonathan Burgos is a Code Enforce Offc at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $90,246.
Junior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
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Allen Herring holds the role of Junior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,635.
Wrkg Fpr Maintenance Mechanical (Painter)/Public Works Department
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Christopher Lonano works as a Wrkg Fpr Maintenance Mechanical (Painter) for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $89,077 in 2024.
Foreperson/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Alex Cappellano serves as a Foreperson. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,810.
Code Enforce Offc/Public Works Department
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Michael Cintolo is a Code Enforce Offc at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $88,793.
Code Enforce Offc/Public Works Department
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Erica Polite works as a Code Enforce Offc for Public Works Department. Erica earned $88,589 in 2024.
Chief Highway Const Inspector/Public Works Department
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David Harris holds the role of Chief Highway Const Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,291.
Hvy Mtr Equ Repairpr Class III/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jose Santana serves as a Hvy Mtr Equ Repairpr Class III. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,056.
Junior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
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Ryan Keough works as a Junior Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Ryan earned $87,662 in 2024.
Highway Maintenance Inspector##/Public Works Department
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Bruce D'Antuony is a Highway Maintenance Inspector## at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $86,920.