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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Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Michael Dobbs is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,852.
Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Joseph Kattan works as a Electrical Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $157,833 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Paul Aldape serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,805.
Sewer Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Darrell Carter holds the role of Sewer Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,795.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
Marcellus Aldrete holds the role of Assistant Electro - Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,767.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Pemaneh Abaghi serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,613.
Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joe Dominguez Jr serves as a Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,514.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jonathan Campos serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,500.
Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jose Sanchez works as a Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor for Public Works Department. Jose earned $157,495 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Daniel Vazquez works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $157,453 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Elnaz Behnam is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,345.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Public Works Department
Jamie Cook holds the role of Senior IT Technical Support Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,332.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Leona Green is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,324.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Steven Chang holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,323.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Rachel Jacobo is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,317.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Dario Milian serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,309.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Laura Bobadilla serves as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,284.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Domenico De Los Monteros works as a Survey Technician I for Public Works Department. Domenico earned $157,271 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Sandy Montti is a Senior Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,264.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
Serineh Minasmasihi holds the role of Financial Specialist II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,213.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Brenda Caluag holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,207.
Heavy Stationary Equipment Mechanic/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Daniel Gonzalez serves as a Heavy Stationary Equipment Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,097.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nikolas Aquino serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,062.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jorge Nevarez holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,038.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Karen Tran works as a Accountant III for Public Works Department. Karen earned $157,011 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jerry Asabor works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Jerry earned $156,928 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Adam Gonzales works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Adam earned $156,897 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Adolfo Alba works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Adolfo earned $156,857 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Julio Perez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,844.
Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw/Public Works Department
Lanie Cabamongan holds the role of Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,838.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Sylvia Lara works as a Senior Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Sylvia earned $156,759 in 2025.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
Selina Yaghoobi Massihi works as a Financial Specialist II for Public Works Department. Selina earned $156,673 in 2025.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Cameron Rasmussen works as a Survey Technician I for Public Works Department. Cameron earned $156,656 in 2025.
Heavy Stationary Equipment Mechanic/Public Works Department
Marc Ming holds the role of Heavy Stationary Equipment Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,629.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Marisela Velasquez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,617.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Brandon Wyatt works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Brandon earned $156,611 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Harutun Hovhannesian holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,583.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Jose Luna holds the role of Dam Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,576.
Public Information Specialist/Public Works Department
Elizabeth Vazquez holds the role of Public Information Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,520.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Ling Li is a Accountant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,342.