Los Angeles County / Public Works Department
Agency file
The Public Works Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 4,056 employees with median total compensation of $147,401; the highest distinct record was $746,657.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,056 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($147,401) — 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 $237,419 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $62,778. 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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Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rasul Shabazz serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,798.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Adam Medina works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Adam earned $6,702 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Emily Thammavongsa is a Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,325.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Maritza Toles serves as a Student Professional Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,276.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Raylene Acevedo holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,132.
Dispatcher I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lisa Ramos serves as a Dispatcher I. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,105.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Arthur Schimke serves as a Senior Water Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,962.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Georgio Mikhail serves as a Civil Engineering Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,951.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jason Romain works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jason earned $5,784 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Vencionas Kosasih holds the role of Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,415.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, James Harris serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,337.
Data Scientist/Public Works Department
Ching Wen Lo works as a Data Scientist for Public Works Department. Ching earned $5,161 in 2025.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ricardo Guillen serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,840.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Juan Escarcega holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,810.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Daniel Trevino is a Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,765.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Omar Arrieta works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Omar earned $4,720 in 2025.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Mike Lim is a Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,464.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
William Rosales works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. William earned $4,410 in 2025.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Issac Arceo holds the role of Student Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,389.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Rowemance Stanton holds the role of Student Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,257.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Samantha Gayle Catacutan is a Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,137.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Raymond Kung works as a Accounting Technician II for Public Works Department. Raymond earned $4,126 in 2025.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Sergio Figueroa works as a Student Worker for Public Works Department. Sergio earned $3,611 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
William Huh is a Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $3,584.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Christopher Rowland is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $3,178.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Felipe Martinez Hernandez serves as a Civil Engineering Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,007.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
David Liu holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,975.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Bruce Estrada works as a Student Worker for Public Works Department. Bruce earned $2,834 in 2025.
Welder/Public Works Department
Daniel Lepe works as a Welder for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $2,307 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Rania Gomaa-Mersal works as a Civil Engineering Student for Public Works Department. Rania earned $2,249 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Al Azmine holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,044.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Denise Gonzalez holds the role of Student Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,019.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
David Bui works as a Civil Engineering Student for Public Works Department. David earned $1,951 in 2025.
Staff Development Specialist, P.W./Public Works Department
Carol Thomas is a Staff Development Specialist, P.W. at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,841.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Adam Barela holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,770.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Ryan Agbobu is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,704.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Gregory Salazar works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Gregory earned $1,635 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Ricardo Ramiro works as a Civil Engineering Student for Public Works Department. Ricardo earned $1,367 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Keith Wicker Jr serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,322.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alexis Nunez-Fausto serves as a Civil Engineering Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,230.