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 Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
My Tang works as a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant for Public Works Department. My earned $140,601 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Carlos Perez is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,597.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jeanna Vu holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,565.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Martin Miranda is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,552.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Damon Patterson works as a Water Service Worker for Public Works Department. Damon earned $140,552 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Ariana Oliva holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,548.
Senior Application Developer/Public Works Department
David Allison works as a Senior Application Developer for Public Works Department. David earned $140,486 in 2025.
Senior Painter/Public Works Department
James Moody works as a Senior Painter for Public Works Department. James earned $140,486 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Zabdiel Vasquez serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,442.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Fernando Rocha is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,397.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Brian Port holds the role of Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,389.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Rhonda Koury holds the role of Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,355.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jonathan Ontiveros holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,212.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Luis Peregrino works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Luis earned $140,204 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Juan Torres works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Juan earned $140,125 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Bryan Holley works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Bryan earned $140,057 in 2025.
Application Developer I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ashley Munoz serves as a Application Developer I. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,020.
Plumber/Public Works Department
Michael Fuglie is a Plumber at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $139,986.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Julio Mejia serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,935.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Irma Rosales works as a Senior Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Irma earned $139,930 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christian Dy serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,921.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Christine Chau is a Accountant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $139,849.
Management Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Carla Hyde is a Management Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $139,830.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
Jeremy Aguilar works as a Cement & Concrete Worker for Public Works Department. Jeremy earned $139,719 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker IV/Public Works Department
Johnny Cerda holds the role of Warehouse Worker IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,421.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Max Dizon works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Max earned $139,311 in 2025.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
My Ha Pham works as a Accountant II for Public Works Department. My earned $139,289 in 2025.
Engineering Geology Assistant/Public Works Department
Kevin Nguyen works as a Engineering Geology Assistant for Public Works Department. Kevin earned $139,270 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Candace Martin serves as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,267.
Painter/Public Works Department
Eduardo Ortega works as a Painter for Public Works Department. Eduardo earned $139,200 in 2025.
Airport Manager/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Salvador Eulloqui Bobadilla serves as a Airport Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,138.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Steven Martinez works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Steven earned $139,137 in 2025.
Information Systems Analyst I/Public Works Department
Joel Hernandez works as a Information Systems Analyst I for Public Works Department. Joel earned $139,029 in 2025.
Transportation Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marco Solano serves as a Transportation Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,894.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Ricardo Amparan works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Ricardo earned $138,889 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Roy Galeano is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,794.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Thomas Le is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,791.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Alvarado works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Jeffrey earned $138,782 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Gerardo Reyes holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,772.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mario Alvarez serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,709.