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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District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
Lusine Aivazian is a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $192,310.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Nicholas Zerman-Moriak is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $192,274.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Thomas Leitao holds the role of Senior Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $192,244.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Precious Crosby holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $192,149.
Senior Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mary Magana serves as a Senior Information Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $192,116.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, James Acevedo serves as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $192,099.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Public Works Department
Mario Carlos holds the role of Senior IT Technical Support Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $192,097.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Richard Lopez works as a Road Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Richard earned $192,066 in 2025.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
Leticia Torres works as a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate for Public Works Department. Leticia earned $191,995 in 2025.
Building Inspector III/Public Works Department
Tennyson D'Sena works as a Building Inspector III for Public Works Department. Tennyson earned $191,994 in 2025.
Senior Welder-Fitter/Public Works Department
Javier Quiroz works as a Senior Welder-Fitter for Public Works Department. Javier earned $191,970 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Paul Nieto holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,950.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Norberto Ayon works as a Electro-Mechanic for Public Works Department. Norberto earned $191,858 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Miguel Ramirez is a Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $191,807.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Rene Jimenez is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $191,694.
Supervising Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Yvonne Taylor serves as a Supervising Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,513.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
Jennifer King holds the role of Program Manager II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,492.
Disaster Services Analyst/Public Works Department
Angine Geragoosian works as a Disaster Services Analyst for Public Works Department. Angine earned $191,477 in 2025.
Welder-Fitter Supervisor/Public Works Department
Dwayne Meyers works as a Welder-Fitter Supervisor for Public Works Department. Dwayne earned $191,448 in 2025.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Melvin Hill holds the role of Senior Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,403.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Charles Ruiz Jr is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $191,384.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Irick is a Senior Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $191,378.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Fong Trinh works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Fong earned $191,297 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Mariam Boghos is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $191,105.
Senior Management Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Lorena Lucero works as a Senior Management Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Lorena earned $191,098 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Daren George Reyes works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Daren earned $191,096 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Lai To holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,088.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Valerie Esparza is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $191,076.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Launda Zako serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,018.
Network Systems Administrator II/Public Works Department
Dac Truong holds the role of Network Systems Administrator II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,962.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
Michael Olimpio works as a Construction Superintendent for Public Works Department. Michael earned $190,907 in 2025.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Thomas Custard holds the role of Senior Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,827.
Survey Technician II/Public Works Department
Mario Ochoa is a Survey Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $190,804.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Derek Maloit holds the role of Senior Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,702.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Ryan Ong holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,350.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
David Evans works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. David earned $190,241 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jason Simmons is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $190,229.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Vanessa Hernandez holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,228.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Ruben Ahumada works as a Road Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Ruben earned $190,169 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brian Le serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,126.