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 47
Supvg Engineering Testing Technician II/Public Works Department
Tadesse Asfaw holds the role of Supvg Engineering Testing Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,290.
Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor/Public Works Department
Anthony Castlin works as a Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor for Public Works Department. Anthony earned $154,136 in 2025.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
Madonna Galang works as a Financial Specialist II for Public Works Department. Madonna earned $154,064 in 2025.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Ninke is a Dam Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,050.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Regina Kingi works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Regina earned $153,966 in 2025.
Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor/Public Works Department
Alex Soto works as a Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor for Public Works Department. Alex earned $153,919 in 2025.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Raymond Ambriz holds the role of Dam Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,794.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Gary Hall holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,778.
Environmental Engineering Specialist/Public Works Department
Eugene Moon is a Environmental Engineering Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,774.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
David Carranza works as a Administrative Assistant III for Public Works Department. David earned $153,659 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marisol Serrano serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,627.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kelly Tsan serves as a Financial Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,585.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Peter Mosesian serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,537.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Tessa Roman serves as a Senior Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,519.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Elias Mendez holds the role of Supervising Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,426.
Heavy Stationary Equipment Mechanic/Public Works Department
Luis Aldrete Jr is a Heavy Stationary Equipment Mechanic at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,400.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
John Chebabi is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,394.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Nareg Bouldoukian holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,385.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kim Warren serves as a Senior Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,193.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
William Spoja Iii works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. William earned $153,185 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Bingrong Huang is a Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,126.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kevin Espinoza holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,107.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Wei Quan works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Wei earned $152,988 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
John Irace is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,933.
Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw/Public Works Department
Ivy Lu is a Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,912.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
Wendy Huang works as a Financial Specialist II for Public Works Department. Wendy earned $152,899 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
Kimberly Ung is a Building Engineering Inspector Aid at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,871.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Henrik Sarhadian holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,861.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Gabriel Ponce is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,823.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Carlos Molina Iii holds the role of Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,749.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jennifer Segovia is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,747.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jose Castro works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Jose earned $152,656 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Connie Gonzalez holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,636.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Ruben Barajas Jr holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,630.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joel Acosta serves as a Power Sweeper Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,533.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, James Young serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,469.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Armando Nunez-Fausto is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,412.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
Oscar Rivera is a Tree Trimmer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,407.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Michael Cooper is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,403.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Isuda Esmaeilpour works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Isuda earned $152,374 in 2025.