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 32
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.
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
Maria Janoyan holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer 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.
Departmental Employee Relations Representative/Public Works Department
Ivan Matheus holds the role of Departmental Employee Relations Representative at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,722.
Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marc Cecena serves as a Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,714.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Mark Lee works as a Senior Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Mark earned $177,663 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jerome Marquez works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Jerome earned $177,628 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jason St Pierre holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,624.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Angel Urena Aguilar holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,595.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Benjamin Sanchez holds the role of Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,506.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Reah Ellyn Alexander works as a Senior Environmental Programs Inspector for Public Works Department. Reah earned $177,390 in 2025.
Welder-Fitter/Public Works Department
Patrick Ryan holds the role of Welder-Fitter at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,374.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
James Cubillas works as a Survey Technician I for Public Works Department. James earned $177,351 in 2025.
Welder-Fitter/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael Gonzalez serves as a Welder-Fitter. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,311.
Electrician/Public Works Department
Joseph Benjamin works as a Electrician for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $177,224 in 2025.
Survey Technician II/Public Works Department
Michael Medina holds the role of Survey Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,127.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Christopher Schroeder Minghelli works as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $177,118 in 2025.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Eric Hasenbein serves as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,000.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Samuel Hoang is a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $176,908.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Ambria Vasquez holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,907.
Bridge Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Esteban Gallardo is a Bridge Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $176,903.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Arellanes serves as a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,902.
Supervising Cadastral Engineer I/Public Works Department
Choi Fung Chan holds the role of Supervising Cadastral Engineer I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,851.
Senior Application Developer/Public Works Department
Junlei Chen works as a Senior Application Developer for Public Works Department. Junlei earned $176,781 in 2025.
Transit Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Armine Hovsepyan serves as a Transit Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,734.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Fady Attia works as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Fady earned $176,706 in 2025.
Principal Survey-Mapping Technician/Public Works Department
Virgilio Lipana Jr works as a Principal Survey-Mapping Technician for Public Works Department. Virgilio earned $176,651 in 2025.
Survey Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marvin Reyes serves as a Survey Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,627.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Public Works Department
Gary Powell works as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for Public Works Department. Gary earned $176,614 in 2025.