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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Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jorge Galvan Rosales holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,292.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sonia Juarez serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,290.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
James Downs is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,270.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Raul Frias is a Dam Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,253.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Romaina Mcleod works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Romaina earned $155,223 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Adis Arakelian is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,173.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Lucia Manukian works as a Senior Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Lucia earned $155,149 in 2025.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
Samuel Brent Serrano holds the role of Cement & Concrete Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,121.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Madelaine Karpuzyan holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,110.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Hector Fregoso Ramirez is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,082.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nancy Lara serves as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,052.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Jessica Rojas holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,878.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sebastian Koh serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,867.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Gary Gonzales holds the role of Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,865.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Juan Castillo is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,848.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Lowell Johanknecht Iii is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,796.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Jennifer Abbott is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,751.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Kurt Duenas is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,688.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Isaiah Elizarraz serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,687.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alberto Manzo serves as a Cement & Concrete Finisher. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,684.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Brandon Wright is a Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,665.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Jagdish S Grewal holds the role of Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,595.
Heavy Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Israel Herrera serves as a Heavy Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,580.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Richard Isabella Jr serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,521.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
James Nino Salinas holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,366.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ernie Abarca serves as a Power Sweeper Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,329.
Supvg Engineering Testing Technician II/Public Works Department
Tadesse Asfaw holds the role of Supvg Engineering Testing Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,290.
Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor/Public Works Department
Anthony Castlin works as a Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor for Public Works Department. Anthony earned $154,136 in 2025.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
Madonna Galang works as a Financial Specialist II for Public Works Department. Madonna earned $154,064 in 2025.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Ninke is a Dam Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,050.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Regina Kingi works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Regina earned $153,966 in 2025.
Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor/Public Works Department
Alex Soto works as a Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor for Public Works Department. Alex earned $153,919 in 2025.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Raymond Ambriz holds the role of Dam Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,794.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Gary Hall holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,778.
Environmental Engineering Specialist/Public Works Department
Eugene Moon is a Environmental Engineering Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,774.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
David Carranza works as a Administrative Assistant III for Public Works Department. David earned $153,659 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marisol Serrano serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,627.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kelly Tsan serves as a Financial Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,585.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Peter Mosesian serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,537.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Tessa Roman serves as a Senior Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,519.