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
At Public Works Department, Joel Martinez serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,222.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Antwion Lewis serves as a Assistant Electro - Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,110.
Warehouse Worker II/Public Works Department
Randy Ozaeta is a Warehouse Worker II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,021.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Desiree Ramirez is a Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,982.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Yvette Lystrup holds the role of Secretary III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,810.
Graphic Artist/Public Works Department
Jazmin Aragon Morales works as a Graphic Artist for Public Works Department. Jazmin earned $122,780 in 2025.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Willa Mar is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,715.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Brigette Padilla works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Works Department. Brigette earned $122,545 in 2025.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Juan Sanchez serves as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,492.
Warehouse Worker III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Terrill Spinks serves as a Warehouse Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,380.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Rosalinda Villalobos works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Rosalinda earned $122,352 in 2025.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Vivian Urquidi serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,215.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Daniel Carrillo serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,206.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Michelle Ji is a Accounting Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,164.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Stephen Durham Jr holds the role of Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,154.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Carlos Gomez serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,120.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Jose Gonzalez holds the role of Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,115.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Victor Anaya holds the role of Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,100.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Emily Fuentes is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,092.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Lucine Khachatourian works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Works Department. Lucine earned $122,005 in 2025.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nathan Shapiro serves as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,941.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Jose Arvizu holds the role of Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,876.
Water Service Helper II/Public Works Department
Chisom Okoye is a Water Service Helper II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $121,857.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael Martinez serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,804.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Katty Amaya is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $121,793.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Ryan Kacer holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,726.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
Michelle Pope works as a Building Permit Technician I for Public Works Department. Michelle earned $121,670 in 2025.
Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Mi Chow holds the role of Electrical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,637.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
John Ramirez is a Cement & Concrete Finisher at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $121,621.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Michelle Minjarez works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Michelle earned $121,544 in 2025.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Geneva Conway holds the role of Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,543.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Marisol Ortiz works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Works Department. Marisol earned $121,537 in 2025.
Senior Clerk/Public Works Department
Josue Fragoso works as a Senior Clerk for Public Works Department. Josue earned $121,531 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jamel Bonner holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,511.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Huan Wang works as a Accounting Technician II for Public Works Department. Huan earned $121,501 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
David Aparicio works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. David earned $121,441 in 2025.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Jorge Galindo Jr holds the role of Power Sweeper Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,439.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Maria Rueda works as a Secretary III for Public Works Department. Maria earned $121,417 in 2025.
Real Property Agent I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Azucena serves as a Real Property Agent I. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,382.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Jessica Ponce holds the role of Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,382.