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 6
Highway Maintenance Inspector##/Public Works Department
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Alejandro Fortunato-Ramirez is a Highway Maintenance Inspector## at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $75,243.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Alton Bailey serves as a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,206.
Code Enforce Offc/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Yunuel Valdez serves as a Code Enforce Offc. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,990.
Highway Maintenance Inspector##/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Dermot Ryan serves as a Highway Maintenance Inspector##. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,738.
Code Enforce Offc/Public Works Department
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Herbert Glover works as a Code Enforce Offc for Public Works Department. Herbert earned $74,546 in 2024.
Sanitation Insp##/Public Works Department
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Richard Donovan is a Sanitation Insp## at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $74,086.
Hvy Mtr Equ Repairpr Class III/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Vicente Chantre serves as a Hvy Mtr Equ Repairpr Class III. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,993.
Paver ##/Public Works Department
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John Capo is a Paver ## at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $73,755.
First Assistant Drawtender##/Public Works Department
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Omar Stewart works as a First Assistant Drawtender## for Public Works Department. Omar earned $73,664 in 2024.
Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Ronzelle Reid Hunter holds the role of Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,922.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Joanne Sullivan is a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $72,736.
Building Maintenance Person##/Public Works Department
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Kirk Riley works as a Building Maintenance Person## for Public Works Department. Kirk earned $71,540 in 2024.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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James Edwards works as a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr for Public Works Department. James earned $71,430 in 2024.
Maintenance Mechanical (Carpenter)##/Public Works Department
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Tahkeese Brown is a Maintenance Mechanical (Carpenter)## at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $71,142.
Senior Engineering Aide/Public Works Department
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Antonio Rodrigues works as a Senior Engineering Aide for Public Works Department. Antonio earned $70,875 in 2024.
Highway Maintenance Inspector##/Public Works Department
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Ellises Dejesus works as a Highway Maintenance Inspector## for Public Works Department. Ellises earned $70,666 in 2024.
Maintenance Mechanical (Carpenter)##/Public Works Department
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John Tosto holds the role of Maintenance Mechanical (Carpenter)## at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $70,201.
Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Chyeka Walker is a Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $70,199.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Luis Garcia is a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $70,132.
Sanitation Insp##/Public Works Department
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Gary Smith works as a Sanitation Insp## for Public Works Department. Gary earned $69,952 in 2024.
Maintenance Mehanic (Millwright)/Public Works Department
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Michael Sullivan is a Maintenance Mehanic (Millwright) at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $69,861.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Vianco Aikens is a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $69,346.
Code Enforce Offc/Public Works Department
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Kerry Obrien is a Code Enforce Offc at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $69,115.
Maintenance Mech(Lightsvcrpr)(Pwd)##/Public Works Department
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Patrick Gillespie holds the role of Maintenance Mech(Lightsvcrpr)(Pwd)## at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,043.
General Main Mechanical Frprs(Cfm)##/Public Works Department
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Paul Musto works as a General Main Mechanical Frprs(Cfm)## for Public Works Department. Paul earned $68,903 in 2024.
Streetlightingconstinsp(Pwd)##/Public Works Department
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Anthony Diprizio holds the role of Streetlightingconstinsp(Pwd)## at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,769.
Highway Maintenance Inspector##/Public Works Department
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Dewayne Cox works as a Highway Maintenance Inspector## for Public Works Department. Dewayne earned $68,694 in 2024.
Foreperson/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Kevin Canada serves as a Foreperson. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,650.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Michael Lenane serves as a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,339.
Code Enforce Offc/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Euris Rojas Holguin serves as a Code Enforce Offc. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,226.
Foreperson/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, John Johnson serves as a Foreperson. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,171.
Senior Highway Craftsperson ##/Public Works Department
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Jean Joseph Jr. works as a Senior Highway Craftsperson ## for Public Works Department. Jean earned $68,101 in 2024.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Samuel Gironvil serves as a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,019.
Public Works Hokey/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ander Jourdelan serves as a Public Works Hokey. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,696.
Administrative Secretary/Public Works Department
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Brenna Sheehan holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,668.
Head Administrative Clerk/Public Works Department
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Donna Francis works as a Head Administrative Clerk for Public Works Department. Donna earned $67,209 in 2024.
Wrkg Fpr Maintenance Mech(Carpenter)/Public Works Department
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James Abberton works as a Wrkg Fpr Maintenance Mech(Carpenter) for Public Works Department. James earned $67,047 in 2024.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Christopher Dunfey holds the role of Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,957.
Administrative Secretary/Public Works Department
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Donna Musto holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,855.
Maintenance Mech(Lightsvcrpr)(Pwd)##/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Marquis Sherrod serves as a Maintenance Mech(Lightsvcrpr)(Pwd)##. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,548.