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 40
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kristine Pepito serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,018.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Maryanne Matsuda is a Financial Specialist III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $164,967.
Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
Hector Chang holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,937.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Patricia Murillo works as a Administrative Assistant III for Public Works Department. Patricia earned $164,877 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jean Carlo Palacios is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $164,851.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Bradley Tharp serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,817.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Edward Tovar Jr serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,810.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Melanie Theung Ing is a Accountant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $164,790.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Flavio Valencia works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Flavio earned $164,768 in 2025.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Hai Luong serves as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,639.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Leo Keshishian works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Leo earned $164,626 in 2025.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Justin Mong serves as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,604.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Karen Khachatrian works as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II for Public Works Department. Karen earned $164,568 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Jenny Chu holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,507.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kevin Martinez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $164,498.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
German Mendez holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,489.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Adolphus Richardson holds the role of Power Sweeper Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,477.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Oscar Santacruz is a Power Sweeper Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $164,468.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Stephannie Rodriguez works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Stephannie earned $164,431 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Azza Abdal Halim is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $164,330.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Frank Martinez works as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw for Public Works Department. Frank earned $164,284 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Juan Parra is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $164,248.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Renee Zacharia holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,146.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Chieh Tseng is a Financial Specialist III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $164,100.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Domenica Ramos holds the role of Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,065.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Kenneth Pergeson holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,054.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Anthony Castaneda serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,024.
Sheet Metal Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mike Rivera serves as a Sheet Metal Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,008.
Electrician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Hector Salas serves as a Electrician. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,990.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Juan Reta Zuniga works as a Survey Technician I for Public Works Department. Juan earned $163,945 in 2025.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael De La Rosa serves as a Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,914.
Landscape Architect/Public Works Department
Jaime Del Carpio works as a Landscape Architect for Public Works Department. Jaime earned $163,869 in 2025.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Joe Guzman is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $163,859.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Viki Yip holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,712.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Jonathan De Leon works as a Dam Operator for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $163,683 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Alvaro Olivares is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $163,556.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Ronald Taggart is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $163,545.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Diaz serves as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,507.
Real Property Agent II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mekdes Taye serves as a Real Property Agent II. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,448.
Transit Analyst/Public Works Department
Yvonne Guillen holds the role of Transit Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,418.