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
Highest-paid first / page 28
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Toros Gevorgyan holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,179.
Supervising Geographic Information Systems Technician/Public Works Department
Ye Zhu holds the role of Supervising Geographic Information Systems Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,010.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Public Works Department
Tyler Matsuda is a Senior IT Technical Support Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $187,009.
Survey Technician II/Public Works Department
Gary Avila holds the role of Survey Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,949.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jonathan Lim serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $186,933.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Mark Magdaleno holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,929.
Network Systems Administrator II/Public Works Department
Rufino Ronquillo-Ruiz works as a Network Systems Administrator II for Public Works Department. Rufino earned $186,858 in 2025.
Survey Party Chief I/Public Works Department
Michael Dorroh holds the role of Survey Party Chief I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,851.
Refrigeration Mechanic Wkg Supervisor/Public Works Department
Lawrence Baldwin is a Refrigeration Mechanic Wkg Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $186,673.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Anna Leung works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Public Works Department. Anna earned $186,636 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Arleth Dayus works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Arleth earned $186,478 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kevin Godoy Alvizures is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $186,431.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Hovhannes Aklyan works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Hovhannes earned $186,361 in 2025.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Manuel Ramos holds the role of Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,278.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Rito Moriel is a Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $186,255.
Investigator I/Public Works Department
Rosemarie Brazal works as a Investigator I for Public Works Department. Rosemarie earned $186,236 in 2025.
Supervising Geographic Information Systems Technician/Public Works Department
Hormoz Nikolay works as a Supervising Geographic Information Systems Technician for Public Works Department. Hormoz earned $186,193 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Luis Carmona works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Luis earned $186,167 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Rongchao Bi holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,148.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Araks Mgrdechian works as a Financial Specialist III for Public Works Department. Araks earned $186,115 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Dinh Anh Mai is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $186,113.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Trishena Robinson is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $186,092.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Silvia Medina Chavez is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $185,999.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Benny Caldera serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,881.
Staff Assistant III/Public Works Department
Fernando Romo works as a Staff Assistant III for Public Works Department. Fernando earned $185,781 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Roland Tite Jr holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,775.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Eric Bonilla holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,695.
Sewer Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Anthony Gardiner Jr works as a Sewer Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Anthony earned $185,688 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Robert Gholi serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,580.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
David Chaney holds the role of Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,527.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Daniel Aquino serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,496.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Kevin Myers works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Kevin earned $185,437 in 2025.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
Dennis Dininger works as a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate for Public Works Department. Dennis earned $185,367 in 2025.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Niccolo Dila serves as a Senior IT Technical Support Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,355.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kenny Khov is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $185,354.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Angel Sanchez serves as a Power Sweeper Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,316.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joel Bueno serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,264.
Sheet Metal Worker/Public Works Department
Joseph Portillo is a Sheet Metal Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $185,175.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Donna Germann is a Senior Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $185,135.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Dustin Dvorak serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,134.