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 48
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Omar El-Rabaa serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,358.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Dario Romero is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,338.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Natalie Klingsporn is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,327.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Roger Villasenor holds the role of Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,321.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Ejmin Ebrahemian works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Ejmin earned $152,269 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
Ebony Smith holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector Aid at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,262.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lauren Tso serves as a Financial Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,159.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Arit Chandra is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,140.
Traffic Technician II/Public Works Department
Manuel Palos holds the role of Traffic Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,028.
Plumber/Public Works Department
Peter Bickley holds the role of Plumber at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,995.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mauricio Lainez serves as a Power Equipment Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,968.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Michael Ruedas is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $151,945.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jonathan Jimenez works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $151,938 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
Julien Bellin works as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid for Public Works Department. Julien earned $151,912 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Uzoma Okeneme is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $151,898.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Lina Bhambhani is a Program Manager I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $151,823.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Steven Frierson works as a Power Sweeper Operator for Public Works Department. Steven earned $151,815 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Gilbert Reza holds the role of Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,807.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Justin Jimenez works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Justin earned $151,667 in 2025.
Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, William Kennard serves as a Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,536.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Erasmo Garcia Flores works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Erasmo earned $151,490 in 2025.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Raymond Gomez serves as a Cement & Concrete Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,432.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Sergio Chavez Jr is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $151,426.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
Amber Albert works as a Program Manager II for Public Works Department. Amber earned $151,314 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brian Nguyen serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,306.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Merciana Naing works as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II for Public Works Department. Merciana earned $151,268 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Cesar Orellana works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Cesar earned $151,261 in 2025.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michelle Yescas Yoder serves as a Senior Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,223.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Arturo Olivas holds the role of Dam Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,163.
Supervisor, Material & Supply Operations/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kevin Gibson serves as a Supervisor, Material & Supply Operations. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,141.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Tran Kiem is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $151,138.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Silvia Kwan serves as a Financial Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,099.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
Stacey Pinedo is a Building Engineering Inspector Aid at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $151,024.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Aslan Abcarian works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Aslan earned $150,904 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Ernesto Duran is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,904.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Daniel Cho holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,873.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Robert West Jr holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,804.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Vanessa Villegas works as a Program Manager I for Public Works Department. Vanessa earned $150,787 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Justin Wong is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,783.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Luis Nunez is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,740.