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
Eden Ly holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,748.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Katherine Nguyen is a Accountant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $141,704.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Julian Harvey works as a Power Sweeper Operator for Public Works Department. Julian earned $141,694 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Justin Thomas is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $141,680.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Juana Orozco holds the role of Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,645.
Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Tung Nguyen works as a Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant for Public Works Department. Tung earned $141,606 in 2025.
Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Gil De Guzman works as a Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Gil earned $141,606 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Richard Almanza serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,559.
Information Systems Analyst I/Public Works Department
Diego Melendez works as a Information Systems Analyst I for Public Works Department. Diego earned $141,544 in 2025.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Justin Casiano holds the role of Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,521.
Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Araceli Ruiz holds the role of Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,492.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Mike Carlson holds the role of Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,486.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Beatriz Hernandez serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,467.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Michael Kelly works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Michael earned $141,434 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Jose Pedraza Acoasta is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $141,353.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Thomas Bayless works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Thomas earned $141,314 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Roberto Benavidez Molina works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Roberto earned $141,307 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Elizabeth Zaragoza-Pham works as a Administrative Assistant III for Public Works Department. Elizabeth earned $141,264 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Roberto Palacios is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $141,257.
Capital Projects Management Assistant, Pw/Public Works Department
Ivan Limeta is a Capital Projects Management Assistant, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $141,204.
Graphic Artist/Public Works Department
Stephen Deita works as a Graphic Artist for Public Works Department. Stephen earned $141,170 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Dionicio Carrada works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Dionicio earned $141,160 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Luis Mora holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,093.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ping Hsueh serves as a Accountant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,026.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Patrick Haight serves as a Power Equipment Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,022.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Christopher Klee works as a Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $141,018 in 2025.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Billy Frescas holds the role of Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,010.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Jesus Abrica Ochoa holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,998.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Henry Felix is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,976.
Welder/Public Works Department
Quinn Jackson works as a Welder for Public Works Department. Quinn earned $140,886 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Carl Souza is a Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,872.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael Seguin serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,847.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Mariela Cortes is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,839.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Ismael Romo holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,771.
Electronics Communications Technician/Public Works Department
Joel Dalguntas is a Electronics Communications Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,761.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Adrian Rodriguez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,747.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Darrow Atkins serves as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,736.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Sunny Xu holds the role of Accountant III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,670.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Sergio Valles holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,644.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ping Fang serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,603.