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 39
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jennifer Rodriguez serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,503.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Garrett Barranco is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $166,469.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Luis Rao serves as a Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,450.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Miguel Ryan Blanco is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $166,432.
IT Technical Support Analyst II/Public Works Department
Thomas Lauro is a IT Technical Support Analyst II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $166,406.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Omar Abdelhadi works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Omar earned $166,395 in 2025.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Philip Rose holds the role of Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,384.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Brianna Gomez holds the role of Senior Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,272.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Dewayne Johnson works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Dewayne earned $166,226 in 2025.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Rivett serves as a Assistant Electro - Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,188.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Annie Hua is a Financial Specialist III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $166,169.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Sama Ali is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $166,098.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jasmin Mendoza-Hernandez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $166,089.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Phillip Margett holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,080.
Senior Application Developer/Public Works Department
Ken Leung is a Senior Application Developer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $166,012.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Juan Guzman is a Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,976.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Ryan Beale is a Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,928.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Lusine Shrivastava is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,893.
Welder/Public Works Department
Jose Monroy Jr is a Welder at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,875.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Katonya Turner holds the role of Program Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,786.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
Alexandro Cota works as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid for Public Works Department. Alexandro earned $165,741 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Joseph Hayworth is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,734.
Power Equipment Technician Supervisor/Public Works Department
Kevin Casas holds the role of Power Equipment Technician Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,703.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Heriberto Mejia works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Heriberto earned $165,703 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Bernie Rodriguez works as a Senior Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Bernie earned $165,665 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, William Myers serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,648.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Daniel Batarseh serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,599.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Matt Thomas serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,391.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Silvia Gonzalez De La Torre holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,381.
Administrative Analyst/Public Works Department
Melissa Kaplan works as a Administrative Analyst for Public Works Department. Melissa earned $165,354 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kenneth Olszowy serves as a Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,344.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
Oscar Arredondo is a Cement & Concrete Finisher at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,333.
Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
Nicole Mercier holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,307.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Mia Thong holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,284.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Graciela Devis serves as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,273.
Water Service Supervisor/Public Works Department
Michael Mortell works as a Water Service Supervisor for Public Works Department. Michael earned $165,181 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Elvia Hernandez serves as a Administrative Assistant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,172.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Tiffany Lai holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,156.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Thu Trinh is a Senior Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,073.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Jason Liang works as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Jason earned $165,047 in 2025.