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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Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rosalio Sandoval serves as a Cement & Concrete Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,815.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rafael Sanchez serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,793.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, William Agreda Guerra serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,777.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Nicholas Lopez holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,709.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kerry Quinlan holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,614.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alondra Ambrocio holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,586.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Yiyu Yang works as a Administrative Assistant II for Public Works Department. Yiyu earned $137,498 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Vincent Diaz serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,435.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Anthony Fusco Jr holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,427.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Robert Hagen holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,418.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Hector Camberos works as a Building Permit Technician II for Public Works Department. Hector earned $137,369 in 2025.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Irina Novitchkova works as a Management Assistant for Public Works Department. Irina earned $137,359 in 2025.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Anh Truong works as a Accountant II for Public Works Department. Anh earned $137,359 in 2025.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Emily Chan is a Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,347.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Freddie Flores holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,299.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Merrill Price works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Merrill earned $137,293 in 2025.
Locksmith/Public Works Department
Eammon Mcchargue Early holds the role of Locksmith at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,245.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Saul Barajas Jr holds the role of Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,166.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alexander Fitchmun is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,017.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Nonilon Orense works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Nonilon earned $136,993 in 2025.
Driller/Public Works Department
Eduardo Melgarejo Cuevas is a Driller at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,971.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
April Tran is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,969.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Carlos Lara works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Carlos earned $136,951 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jimmie Crittenden Iii works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Jimmie earned $136,934 in 2025.
Agricultural Chemical Sprayer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Fernando Villarruel serves as a Agricultural Chemical Sprayer. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,799.
Senior General Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joseph Ochoa serves as a Senior General Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,788.
Environmental Engineering Specialist/Public Works Department
Darian Wong is a Environmental Engineering Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,743.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Rudy Santizo-Gonzalez is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,739.
Procurement Assistant II/Public Works Department
Philip Young is a Procurement Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,712.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rafael Sanchez serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,667.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Jasmin Armijo is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,660.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Annie Lau holds the role of Accountant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,646.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Arlene Rojas is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,580.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
Tina Fallah works as a Program Manager II for Public Works Department. Tina earned $136,554 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Joe Aparicio is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,500.
Painter/Public Works Department
Jose Magana holds the role of Painter at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,470.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lance Driscoll serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,440.
Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
David Lopez works as a Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. David earned $136,368 in 2025.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Esmeralda Bracamontes works as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II for Public Works Department. Esmeralda earned $136,338 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ovsanna Stepanyan serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,250.