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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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Public Works Department
Sandra Au holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,785.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
John Gomez holds the role of Electro-Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,776.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
Niceto Sanchez Pinedo holds the role of Tree Trimmer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,677.
Automotive Equipment Coordinator/Public Works Department
Jose Gonzalez works as a Automotive Equipment Coordinator for Public Works Department. Jose earned $179,654 in 2025.
Head, Media Services/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marvin Machon serves as a Head, Media Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,650.
Shop Superintendent, Public Works/Public Works Department
Dale Edge is a Shop Superintendent, Public Works at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $179,612.
Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Gonzalo Carlos works as a Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor for Public Works Department. Gonzalo earned $179,585 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Paolo Capili works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Paolo earned $179,555 in 2025.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Omar Ponce holds the role of Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,490.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Dennis Ittner holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,459.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Gabriel Lopez works as a Road Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Gabriel earned $179,456 in 2025.
Sewer Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Angelo Quihuiz is a Sewer Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $179,456.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Tomas Pascual Ocampo is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $179,426.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Shawn Jarvie holds the role of Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,324.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alfredo Garay serves as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,310.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Sergio Cervantes works as a Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor for Public Works Department. Sergio earned $179,258 in 2025.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Garo Avoyan holds the role of Supervising Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,188.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Francisco Martinez holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,098.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Ronnie Bouma works as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Ronnie earned $179,096 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joseph Chang serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,078.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Julie Aguilar is a Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $179,019.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Matthew Limon holds the role of Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,970.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
Larry Duran is a Cement & Concrete Finisher at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $178,969.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Huy Nguyen holds the role of Senior Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,912.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Edwardo Vasquez holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,684.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Juan Cabrera is a Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $178,681.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Juan Cortes is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $178,672.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Imad Abboud works as a Senior Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Imad earned $178,664 in 2025.
Facilities Project Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Samuel Maghakian serves as a Facilities Project Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,374.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Maria Janoyan holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,356.
District Tree Superintendent/Public Works Department
Dale Carlson holds the role of District Tree Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,356.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Travis Diaz holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,216.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Neal Mondragon serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,212.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Vincent Gonzales serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,095.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Weng holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,086.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alex Alvarez serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,062.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Richard Dergazarian holds the role of Supervising Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,011.
Welder-Fitter/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Gonzalez Jr serves as a Welder-Fitter. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,919.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Danny Hagle works as a Road Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Danny earned $177,783 in 2025.
Principal Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Keith Shimizu is a Principal Electrical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $177,775.