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 7
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Eric Lowe is a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $66,073.
Highway Maintenance Inspector##/Public Works Department
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Norman Hatem works as a Highway Maintenance Inspector## for Public Works Department. Norman earned $65,891 in 2024.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Michael Sprinsky is a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $65,775.
Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Caesar Spagnuolo works as a Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr for Public Works Department. Caesar earned $65,493 in 2024.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Jonathan Angel Ayala holds the role of Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,015.
Building Maintenance Person##/Public Works Department
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Gino Paolini holds the role of Building Maintenance Person## at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,682.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Stephen Couturier works as a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr for Public Works Department. Stephen earned $64,558 in 2024.
Utility Inspector/Public Works Department
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Jahiid Allen-Paisley is a Utility Inspector at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $64,278.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Eduardo Mercado is a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $64,082.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Antonio Semedo works as a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr for Public Works Department. Antonio earned $64,050 in 2024.
Maintenance Mechanical (Carpenter)##/Public Works Department
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Enrico Labriola is a Maintenance Mechanical (Carpenter)## at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $64,024.
Paver ##/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Matthew Joyce serves as a Paver ##. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,819.
Public Works Hokey/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ramon Garcia serves as a Public Works Hokey. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,740.
Hvy Mtr Equ Repairpr Class III/Public Works Department
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Caleb Cole holds the role of Hvy Mtr Equ Repairpr Class III at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,497.
Sanitation Insp##/Public Works Department
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Nilton Amado works as a Sanitation Insp## for Public Works Department. Nilton earned $63,349 in 2024.
Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Jerome Platt is a Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $63,163.
Public Works Hokey/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Rodney Mclean serves as a Public Works Hokey. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,829.
Code Enforce Offc/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Carlos Galvao serves as a Code Enforce Offc. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,677.
Head Clerk/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Kam-Hung Wong serves as a Head Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,445.
Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Robert Wall works as a Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr for Public Works Department. Robert earned $62,411 in 2024.
First Assistant Drawtender##/Public Works Department
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Michael Whitmore works as a First Assistant Drawtender## for Public Works Department. Michael earned $62,402 in 2024.
Street Permit Examiner/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Edgar Miranda-Duprey serves as a Street Permit Examiner. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,219.
Street Permit Examiner/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Gina Munoz serves as a Street Permit Examiner. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,909.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Anthony Ellison holds the role of Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,898.
Public Works Hokey/Public Works Department
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Jean Siclait is a Public Works Hokey at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $61,893.
Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, James Williams serves as a Hvy Mtr Equipment Oper &Pw Lbr. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,656.
Head Storekeeper/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Kenneth Brissette serves as a Head Storekeeper. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,256.
First Assistant Drawtender##/Public Works Department
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Donnie Cureton works as a First Assistant Drawtender## for Public Works Department. Donnie earned $60,708 in 2024.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Jorge Aguilar holds the role of Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,418.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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John Shebertes holds the role of Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,877.
First Assistant Drawtender##/Public Works Department
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Vincent Corigliano is a First Assistant Drawtender## at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $59,650.
Public Works Hokey/Public Works Department
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Dwayne Rose works as a Public Works Hokey for Public Works Department. Dwayne earned $59,612 in 2024.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Kenneth Devone serves as a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,587.
Head Storekeeper/Public Works Department
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Paul Concannon works as a Head Storekeeper for Public Works Department. Paul earned $59,557 in 2024.
First Assistant Drawtender##/Public Works Department
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Antonio Ciampa works as a First Assistant Drawtender## for Public Works Department. Antonio earned $59,515 in 2024.
Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr/Public Works Department
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Spencer Oyeyemi works as a Meo Mtr Eqip Operator & Pw Lbr for Public Works Department. Spencer earned $59,489 in 2024.
Building Maintenance Person##/Public Works Department
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Juan Pimentel holds the role of Building Maintenance Person## at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,308.
Paver ##/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Thomas Concannon serves as a Paver ##. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,175.
Paver ##/Public Works Department
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Kevin Mulhern holds the role of Paver ## at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,899.
Specialist Hvy Meo/Public Works Department
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Steven Schallmo is a Specialist Hvy Meo at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $58,702.