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 37
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Noel Arias works as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Noel earned $169,889 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Evelyn Ha is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $169,818.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nathan Lindemer serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $169,799.
Senior Environmental Engineering Specialist/Public Works Department
Ariana Villanueva is a Senior Environmental Engineering Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $169,732.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marcus Jones serves as a Power Sweeper Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $169,697.
Power Equipment Technician Supervisor/Public Works Department
Nitin Singh works as a Power Equipment Technician Supervisor for Public Works Department. Nitin earned $169,694 in 2025.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Michael Pyles holds the role of Senior Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,655.
Electrician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Simeon Daniel serves as a Electrician. Their 2025 pay totaled $169,644.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Cherryl Baruch holds the role of Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,581.
Senior Management Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Melissa Cardenas works as a Senior Management Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Melissa earned $169,371 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Ramin Taghinezhadbilondy holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,302.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Elisa Luthiger holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,272.
Welder-Fitter/Public Works Department
Alexander Angustain works as a Welder-Fitter for Public Works Department. Alexander earned $169,257 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Eugene Nicko Canlas holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,227.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Liana Poghosyan holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,204.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Albert Ramos Jr serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2025 pay totaled $169,200.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Christopher Oberle works as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $169,199 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Joseph Lorente Luczon works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $169,161 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Edward Rinkle works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Edward earned $169,088 in 2025.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Octavio Garcia works as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Octavio earned $169,050 in 2025.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Frank Mejia is a Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $169,029.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Michelle Loekman holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,006.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Tiffany Yoo serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,842.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Karim Yamak is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $168,831.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Sadir Masri Attal works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Sadir earned $168,810 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Timothy Brophy serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,784.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Scott Lau serves as a Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,621.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Justin Duong serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,531.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Eber Navarrete serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,504.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gilberto Bravo serves as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,431.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jose Perez works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Jose earned $168,426 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Jose Kircher holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,408.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Roberto Perez Sandoval is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $168,373.
Electronic Communic Technician Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Aaron Samora serves as a Electronic Communic Technician Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,321.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Julio Lemus is a Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $168,081.
Airport Project Coordinator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Price serves as a Airport Project Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,057.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Raul Nungaray Jr holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,035.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael Chen serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,033.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jaymeer Salter holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $167,972.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Sovan Tith works as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II for Public Works Department. Sovan earned $167,947 in 2025.