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 29
Application Developer II/Public Works Department
Li Jen Liu works as a Application Developer II for Public Works Department. Li earned $185,119 in 2025.
Engineering Geologist/Public Works Department
Matthew Cruz is a Engineering Geologist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $185,094.
Senior Management Secretary IV/Public Works Department
April Crockom is a Senior Management Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $185,074.
Shop Superintendent, Public Works/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Mora serves as a Shop Superintendent, Public Works. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,915.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Juliann Chambers holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,856.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Jagdishbhai Patel is a Senior Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $184,806.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ebigalle Voigt serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,773.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Fadi Copti works as a Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Fadi earned $184,741 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Zhiwei Chen serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,687.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Phieu Luu holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,669.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
William Lovell holds the role of Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,655.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Shoo Peng serves as a Financial Specialist III. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,651.
Power Equipment Technician Supervisor/Public Works Department
Sahak Gaplanjyan works as a Power Equipment Technician Supervisor for Public Works Department. Sahak earned $184,559 in 2025.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Jason Lo works as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw for Public Works Department. Jason earned $184,519 in 2025.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Stepan Saryan serves as a Senior IT Technical Support Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,254.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Matthew Salse serves as a Cement & Concrete Finisher. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,247.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Javier Alvarado serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,203.
Hoist Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jorge Segovia serves as a Hoist Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,066.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Rolando Chavez works as a Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor for Public Works Department. Rolando earned $184,061 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Geovani Mendez is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $184,032.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
David Reynoso is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $183,990.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Joel Garcia is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $183,903.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Michael Montano works as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw for Public Works Department. Michael earned $183,885 in 2025.
Sewer Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Isaac Leal serves as a Sewer Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,714.
Investigator I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rachael Millsap serves as a Investigator I. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,556.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Mark Hoagland works as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Mark earned $183,520 in 2025.
Welder-Fitter/Public Works Department
Christopher Velasco works as a Welder-Fitter for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $183,502 in 2025.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Ken Wong works as a Financial Specialist III for Public Works Department. Ken earned $183,489 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Amber Zamudio holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,396.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Luis Romero works as a Survey Technician I for Public Works Department. Luis earned $183,295 in 2025.
Investigator I/Public Works Department
Yiu Lau is a Investigator I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $183,267.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Monique Brackett serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,949.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Shawn Levy serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,933.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Derek Tan serves as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,845.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Armando Aguilar is a Program Manager I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $182,726.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Katrine Usi serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,699.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Ruth Cruz works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Ruth earned $182,673 in 2025.
Bridge Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Camilo Gutierrez serves as a Bridge Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,666.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Arthur Guzman is a Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $182,624.
Electrician/Public Works Department
Jonathan Gonzales works as a Electrician for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $182,573 in 2025.