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 38
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Charles Spears Jr serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,935.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Carmelo Avila serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,924.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Andrew Lee works as a Senior Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Andrew earned $167,903 in 2025.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jacqueline Ung serves as a Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,870.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ossama Ghanim serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,816.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Adrian Becerra is a Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $167,802.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Richard Medina holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $167,740.
Staff Development Specialist/Public Works Department
Tiffani Martin works as a Staff Development Specialist for Public Works Department. Tiffani earned $167,639 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jin Kyung Kim works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Jin earned $167,625 in 2025.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Diego Osegueda is a Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $167,569.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Glenn Ramos serves as a Road Maintenance Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,552.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Guillermo Rojas serves as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,548.
Capital Projects Management Assistant, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Carlos Lopez serves as a Capital Projects Management Assistant, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,515.
Staff Assistant III/Public Works Department
Claudia Delgado is a Staff Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $167,496.
Locksmith Supervisor/Public Works Department
Joshua Ramos holds the role of Locksmith Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $167,455.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Crystel Lynn is a Senior Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $167,368.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Armen Tufenkjian serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,360.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Betty Chang serves as a Administrative Assistant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,359.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Robert-Ryan Zuniga serves as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,352.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Omar Carrillo Maldonado holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $167,329.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Cristina Arechiga is a Program Manager I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $167,326.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Sharis Aghakhani is a Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $167,310.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Bradley Sharpton serves as a Senior Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,205.
Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor/Public Works Department
Martin Landino is a Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $167,161.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alberto Torres serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,142.
Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jordan Cooper serves as a Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,119.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Jack Hsieh is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $167,065.
Electrician/Public Works Department
Matthew Rojas is a Electrician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $167,024.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Stephanie Lwe works as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II for Public Works Department. Stephanie earned $167,004 in 2025.
Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ken Chow serves as a Geographic Information Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,984.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Adrian Contreras is a Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $166,946.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
Claudia Perez holds the role of Administrative Services Manager II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,804.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Sarah Solomon is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $166,772.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Pete Holguin holds the role of Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,741.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Whitley Sayre holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,706.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Patrick Rubalcava holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,685.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Tony Trujillo serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,664.
Disaster Services Analyst/Public Works Department
Joseph Marble works as a Disaster Services Analyst for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $166,652 in 2025.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Patrick Gallana serves as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,590.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Menooa Hovsepian serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,560.