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 43
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
Joseph Jones holds the role of Assistant Electro - Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,003.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Larry Dominguez serves as a Road Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,963.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Osvaldo Arana serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,937.
Title Examiner II/Public Works Department
Daniel Zarate is a Title Examiner II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,905.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Chase Chapman holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,847.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Michael Mcintyre works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Michael earned $159,784 in 2025.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Roberto Medina works as a Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Roberto earned $159,713 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Maria Meza works as a Administrative Assistant III for Public Works Department. Maria earned $159,621 in 2025.
Staff Assistant III/Public Works Department
Maria Diaz-Castillo works as a Staff Assistant III for Public Works Department. Maria earned $159,612 in 2025.
Application Developer II/Public Works Department
Mana Vulchev works as a Application Developer II for Public Works Department. Mana earned $159,550 in 2025.
Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael Flores serves as a Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,514.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Beverly Jones is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,513.
Staff Development Specialist/Public Works Department
Susan Curry is a Staff Development Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,501.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Alexander Haston holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,492.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Omar Ahmed serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,431.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Elecia Morris serves as a Senior Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,422.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alexander Castro is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,317.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Armond Simonian works as a Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Armond earned $159,299 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Dennis Lee holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,281.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Jennell Hluz holds the role of Program Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,257.
Assistant Automotive Eqpt Coordinator/Public Works Department
Martin Blanco holds the role of Assistant Automotive Eqpt Coordinator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,246.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jared Abegg holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,106.
Power Equipment Technician Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Eric Avalos serves as a Power Equipment Technician Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,083.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Gaiane Pogosian works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Gaiane earned $159,080 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Richard Maldonado works as a Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor for Public Works Department. Richard earned $159,056 in 2025.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Nathan Bacon holds the role of Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,026.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Roberto Figueroa works as a Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Roberto earned $158,999 in 2025.
Supervisor, Material & Supply Operations/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Robert Mancillas serves as a Supervisor, Material & Supply Operations. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,795.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Juan Gil serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,766.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
John Polanco is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,731.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Margarit Movsesian is a Program Manager I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,724.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Salim Qafaiti is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,686.
Electrician/Public Works Department
Luis Aguayo holds the role of Electrician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,654.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Scott Cameron works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Scott earned $158,642 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Hailley Ndubizu holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,625.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jorge Jaramillo is a Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,558.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Michael Sanchez holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,555.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Melina Harteni holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,525.
Power Equipment Technician Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Lin works as a Power Equipment Technician Supervisor for Public Works Department. Jeffrey earned $158,486 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Ellen Yu is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,480.