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 50
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Felicia Yin holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,369.
Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ariga Khachekian serves as a Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,315.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Daniel Perez works as a Water Service Worker for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $149,311 in 2025.
Supervising Contract Program Monitor/Public Works Department
Erick Rodriguez holds the role of Supervising Contract Program Monitor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,307.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Vincent Franco serves as a Cement & Concrete Finisher. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,288.
Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Raffi Krikorian is a Electrical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,274.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Giovanni Rodriguez works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Giovanni earned $149,260 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alexander Felix is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,243.
Supervising Photographer/Public Works Department
Steven Dewall is a Supervising Photographer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,222.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Patrick Pandy serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,140.
Carpenter/Public Works Department
Thomas Uranga is a Carpenter at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,064.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jose Moreno holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,045.
Locksmith/Public Works Department
Neil Medina holds the role of Locksmith at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,997.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alma Al Shishani holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,984.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Leo Sanders works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Leo earned $148,972 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Thomas Miller works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Thomas earned $148,943 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cynthia Garcia serves as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,940.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
Humberto Chavarria Alvarez is a Tree Trimmer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $148,875.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Zhenya Markosyan serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,817.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Yunji Seo holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,740.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Michelle Tran is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $148,727.
Survey Party Chief I/Public Works Department
James Broskey holds the role of Survey Party Chief I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,703.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Gohar Tsolakyan works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Works Department. Gohar earned $148,657 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Craig Sugiyama holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,618.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mario Gonzales serves as a Water Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,577.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Donald Freel is a Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $148,507.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Joel Salas works as a Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster for Public Works Department. Joel earned $148,502 in 2025.
Title Examiner II/Public Works Department
Jeff Arca holds the role of Title Examiner II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,495.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Phuong Co is a Accountant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $148,443.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sona Gahru serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,436.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Jackson is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $148,386.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Omar Pinto works as a Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Omar earned $148,377 in 2025.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Rebecca Carrillo is a Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $148,372.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Nneoma Nwosu holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,357.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kevin Ramos works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Kevin earned $148,353 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Estevan Saavedra works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Estevan earned $148,333 in 2025.
Senior Survey-Mapping Technician/Public Works Department
Christopher Mar is a Senior Survey-Mapping Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $148,303.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jason Slonaker serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,264.
Staff Assistant III/Public Works Department
Venessa Estrada works as a Staff Assistant III for Public Works Department. Venessa earned $148,205 in 2025.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Haik Gharapeti-Nercessian serves as a Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,201.