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 33
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Nhan Nguyen holds the role of Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,564.
Architectural Associate/Public Works Department
Roberto Arroyo works as a Architectural Associate for Public Works Department. Roberto earned $176,507 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mike Tran is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $176,482.
Senior Instrument Technician/Public Works Department
Luong Quang holds the role of Senior Instrument Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,480.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Richard Payne Sr holds the role of Senior Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,458.
Senior Real Property Agent/Public Works Department
Henrik Keshishian is a Senior Real Property Agent at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $176,377.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Teagan Ferdinandsen works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Teagan earned $176,352 in 2025.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Paul Lopez serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,343.
Assistant Fleet Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Billy Brown holds the role of Assistant Fleet Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,298.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
David Fuentes holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,273.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Robin Phillips serves as a Senior Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,185.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Thomas Hoang is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $176,155.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Aresh Ghiassi works as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Aresh earned $176,145 in 2025.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mark Varnes serves as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,135.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ricardo Ramiro serves as a Refrigeration Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,129.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Garry Allen works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Garry earned $176,090 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Tony La serves as a Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,046.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Lakisha Nelson holds the role of Senior Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,037.
Power Equipment Technician Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Carlos Lizama serves as a Power Equipment Technician Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,965.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
Janet Lim is a Financial Specialist II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $175,921.
Electro-Mechanic Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Roberto Sanchez works as a Electro-Mechanic Working Supervisor for Public Works Department. Roberto earned $175,921 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Daria Antonova works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Daria earned $175,861 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Arthur Gotingco is a Principal Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $175,856.
Electrician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christopher Nakamura serves as a Electrician. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,833.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Wayne Lee holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,819.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Jesse Dampier holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,777.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Jason Kitto works as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Jason earned $175,774 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Bruce Bugher serves as a Road Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,713.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
Aquiles Cortez works as a Program Manager II for Public Works Department. Aquiles earned $175,707 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Talalelei Naea works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Talalelei earned $175,658 in 2025.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Kevin Howard is a Electro-Mechanic at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $175,654.
Electrician/Public Works Department
Esdras Cisneros holds the role of Electrician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,604.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Hien Dao works as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Hien earned $175,467 in 2025.
Senior Application Developer/Public Works Department
Michael Lee holds the role of Senior Application Developer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,419.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jason Nakanishi works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Jason earned $175,386 in 2025.
Supervisor,Contract Construction/Public Works Department
Omid Emam holds the role of Supervisor,Contract Construction at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,317.
Head Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Luis Dimas is a Head Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $175,295.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Miguel Osorio holds the role of Supervising Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,247.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Tiffany Nguyen works as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Tiffany earned $175,201 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Stella Higgins serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,191.