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 45
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Adam Gonzales works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Adam earned $156,897 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Adolfo Alba works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Adolfo earned $156,857 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Julio Perez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,844.
Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw/Public Works Department
Lanie Cabamongan holds the role of Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,838.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Sylvia Lara works as a Senior Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Sylvia earned $156,759 in 2025.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
Selina Yaghoobi Massihi works as a Financial Specialist II for Public Works Department. Selina earned $156,673 in 2025.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Cameron Rasmussen works as a Survey Technician I for Public Works Department. Cameron earned $156,656 in 2025.
Heavy Stationary Equipment Mechanic/Public Works Department
Marc Ming holds the role of Heavy Stationary Equipment Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,629.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Marisela Velasquez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,617.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Brandon Wyatt works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Brandon earned $156,611 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Harutun Hovhannesian holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,583.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Jose Luna holds the role of Dam Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,576.
Public Information Specialist/Public Works Department
Elizabeth Vazquez holds the role of Public Information Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,520.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Ling Li is a Accountant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,342.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Justin Dong works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Justin earned $156,325 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alexander Sun is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,317.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Donald Cameron Jr is a Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,296.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Steven Perez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,245.
Driller/Public Works Department
Derek Garcia Melchor is a Driller at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,243.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Violeta Roldan holds the role of Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,199.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Cruz serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,185.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Magdeline Hutton serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,174.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nathan Gima serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,170.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Hugo Tejeda Jr works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Hugo earned $156,169 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Timothy Finn works as a Road Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Timothy earned $156,140 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kimberly Duran is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,126.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Jose Garcia works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Jose earned $156,070 in 2025.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Steven Cuevas serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,051.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Yvette Gutierrez works as a Senior Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Yvette earned $155,993 in 2025.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Mark Rush is a Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,982.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Maurice Chau serves as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,948.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Beteana Leyretana works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Beteana earned $155,947 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Rosa Cruz is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,913.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Amy Grimm serves as a Staff Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,906.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Berdj Mirakian holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,901.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
Donald Wong is a Program Manager II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,893.
Staff Assistant III/Public Works Department
Sylvia Arechiga holds the role of Staff Assistant III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,869.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Emmanuel Aguilar is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,846.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Daniel Keyribaryan is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,804.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Danna Shelleh is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,757.