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 34
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Public Works Department
Jim Thompson holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,073.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Josiah Morales serves as a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,986.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
David Rojas is a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $174,918.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Maria Bon serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,800.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Shawn Shelton is a Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $174,752.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nam Doan serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,751.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Michael Eckert holds the role of Senior Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,744.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Isaac Reyes Gomez holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,656.
Electrician/Public Works Department
Jaime Madrigal holds the role of Electrician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,633.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Carlos Lopez is a Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $174,601.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Yogen Bhagat holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,598.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Catalina Valadez holds the role of Program Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,547.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Arevik Vardanyan works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Arevik earned $174,526 in 2025.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Chai Wongsavanh works as a Financial Specialist III for Public Works Department. Chai earned $174,494 in 2025.
Bridge Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Lara serves as a Bridge Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,462.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Melissa Hernandez serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,458.
Plumber/Public Works Department
Nicola Angiuli works as a Plumber for Public Works Department. Nicola earned $174,410 in 2025.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Pedro Mendoza works as a Senior Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Pedro earned $174,342 in 2025.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Annie Cheng works as a Financial Specialist III for Public Works Department. Annie earned $174,296 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Arthur Raygosa is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $174,247.
Information Systems Analyst II/Public Works Department
Lewis Tom is a Information Systems Analyst II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,983.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Wendy Scurlock serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $173,846.
Architectural Associate/Public Works Department
Nicholas Giglia Iii is a Architectural Associate at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,827.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Anand Kumar serves as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $173,768.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Fidel Luna works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Fidel earned $173,671 in 2025.
Plumber/Public Works Department
Juan Mosqueda is a Plumber at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,659.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Graciela Cruz Sierra is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,577.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Dennis Tovar works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Dennis earned $173,576 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Arthur Chu is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,494.
Video Production Specialist/Public Works Department
Gazar Hedman is a Video Production Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,451.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Public Works Department
Michael Flores is a Senior IT Technical Support Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,449.
Airport Project Coordinator/Public Works Department
Alvaro Escobedo holds the role of Airport Project Coordinator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,392.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Tyrone Sikay is a Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,379.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Kari Pantana works as a Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Kari earned $173,353 in 2025.
Senior Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Miganoosh Davoodi serves as a Senior Electrical Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $173,351.
Principal Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rodney Brown serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $173,307.
Welder-Fitter/Public Works Department
Luis Lopez works as a Welder-Fitter for Public Works Department. Luis earned $173,276 in 2025.
Management Specialist I, Public Works/Public Works Department
Sean Skidmore works as a Management Specialist I, Public Works for Public Works Department. Sean earned $173,232 in 2025.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Luis Perez is a Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,229.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
David Ceballos works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. David earned $173,218 in 2025.