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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Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Sara Norwall is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $128,726.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mary Ann Marquez serves as a Building Permit Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,721.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Jonathan Lopez Jr. holds the role of Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,703.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Laasya Kadiyala holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,677.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Gerardo Rodriguez Jr holds the role of Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,654.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Christian White is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $128,595.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Syeda Brown serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,563.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Edward Gerlits works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Edward earned $128,532 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mario Holguin serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,522.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Anthony Avila serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,509.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Joon Sang Park works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Joon earned $128,471 in 2025.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christopher Smith serves as a Contract Monitor. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,464.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Rene Sanchez works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Rene earned $128,461 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Giovanni Loyola serves as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,424.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Mu Diep holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,393.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Christopher Escoto works as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $128,390 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Roy Gutierrez works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Roy earned $128,366 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Arthur De La Rosa serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,329.
Senior General Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Edward Buzo is a Senior General Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $128,278.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Heather Sanchez works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Heather earned $128,256 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Marwan Assoum works as a Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Marwan earned $128,225 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Elizabeth Garcia works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Elizabeth earned $128,187 in 2025.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kiyonna Shumate serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,172.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Karelly Dorado holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,069.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Adell Robles holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,040.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Robert Rojas is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $128,037.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
Ray Morales holds the role of Cement & Concrete Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,998.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Yesenia Mendoza serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,975.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Ceasar Vargas works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Ceasar earned $127,958 in 2025.
Senior Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Hoda El Sokkary holds the role of Senior Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,911.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Martinez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,911.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Hakob Arakelian serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,910.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Pan Xu serves as a Senior Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,894.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Annalis Rodriguez serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,887.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Joseph Torres is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,840.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Devin Goodman holds the role of Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,836.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Melvin William Tabios is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,786.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Angel Navarro holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,752.
Painter/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Javier Ocegueda serves as a Painter. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,694.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kevin Montenegro holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,685.