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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Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Oscar St Julian Ii is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,092.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Tanjina Akter works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Tanjina earned $150,052 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Justin Pinho works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Justin earned $150,020 in 2025.
Staff Assistant III/Public Works Department
Anita Yengibaryan works as a Staff Assistant III for Public Works Department. Anita earned $150,019 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kristine Ok serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,972.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ryan Valera serves as a Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,912.
Transportation Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Sergio Cabrera works as a Transportation Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Sergio earned $149,891 in 2025.
Body&Fender Mechanic Wkg Supervisor/Public Works Department
Cesar Cervantes holds the role of Body&Fender Mechanic Wkg Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,874.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Victor Moreno-Quinones holds the role of Power Sweeper Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,851.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Carlos Rodriguez is a Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,835.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Iheanacho Ofo holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,809.
Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Tony Morales Jr serves as a Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,784.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cesar Rauda serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,763.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Sarah Haque works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Sarah earned $149,756 in 2025.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Fredrick Swan serves as a Dam Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,720.
Carpenter/Public Works Department
Samuel Murillo holds the role of Carpenter at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,652.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Cory Tolliver works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Cory earned $149,642 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kristopher Filger is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,628.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Sunmin Yoon holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,596.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Loi Nguyen serves as a Accountant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,553.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Mitzi Kim Rios holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,552.
Carpenter Supervisor/Public Works Department
Bruce Treliving works as a Carpenter Supervisor for Public Works Department. Bruce earned $149,536 in 2025.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
Jakob Gallagher works as a Assistant Electro - Mechanic for Public Works Department. Jakob earned $149,532 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kana Suzuki holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,441.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Nelli Mirzoyan is a Management Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,432.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Justin Rivera holds the role of Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,398.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Felicia Yin holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,369.
Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ariga Khachekian serves as a Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,315.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Daniel Perez works as a Water Service Worker for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $149,311 in 2025.
Supervising Contract Program Monitor/Public Works Department
Erick Rodriguez holds the role of Supervising Contract Program Monitor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,307.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Vincent Franco serves as a Cement & Concrete Finisher. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,288.
Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Raffi Krikorian is a Electrical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,274.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Giovanni Rodriguez works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Giovanni earned $149,260 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alexander Felix is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,243.
Supervising Photographer/Public Works Department
Steven Dewall is a Supervising Photographer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,222.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Patrick Pandy serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,140.
Carpenter/Public Works Department
Thomas Uranga is a Carpenter at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,064.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jose Moreno holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,045.
Locksmith/Public Works Department
Neil Medina holds the role of Locksmith at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,997.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alma Al Shishani holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,984.