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 54
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Nayely Aguirre is a Management Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,631.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
Magdaleno Mora works as a Tree Trimmer for Public Works Department. Magdaleno earned $143,583 in 2025.
Management Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Soraya Gonzalez works as a Management Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Soraya earned $143,571 in 2025.
Real Property Agent I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Edwin Molina serves as a Real Property Agent I. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,550.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ramon Lozano serves as a Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,547.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Joshua Hernandez holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,546.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Albert Gomez holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,516.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sabastian Wamwati serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,500.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jesus Medina serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,498.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Dewayne Moore is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,460.
Procurement Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Jaimes serves as a Procurement Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,351.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Samuel Linn works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Samuel earned $143,249 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Ruel Santos holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,249.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gregory Scott serves as a Water Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,236.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Darryl Brown works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Darryl earned $143,235 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Kenny Louie works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Kenny earned $143,198 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Morgan Newcomb serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,194.
Traffic Technician II/Public Works Department
Vathana Vongkaysone works as a Traffic Technician II for Public Works Department. Vathana earned $143,188 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alyssa Eckley is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,182.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
Kevin Winder Jr works as a Cement & Concrete Worker for Public Works Department. Kevin earned $143,158 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Ignacio Hernandez is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,131.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, John Canby serves as a Survey Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,113.
Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Kraig Arvidson holds the role of Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,085.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Michael Navarro works as a Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Michael earned $143,042 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Miguel Portillo is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,010.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Annette Weaver works as a Management Analyst for Public Works Department. Annette earned $142,966 in 2025.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Mailei Alo holds the role of Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,892.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Citlalith Perez is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,841.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Thitipong Sakonpiriyanon holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,796.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Paul Hauffen is a Dam Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,672.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Jose Garcia holds the role of Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,557.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Elisa Lojero is a Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,531.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Christina Zabalza works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Christina earned $142,529 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jorge Gudino Jr holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,521.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Vincent Roldan serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,480.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jhulien Hernandez serves as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,462.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Jennifer Luk is a Management Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,443.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
Kimberly Galicia Cisneros holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector Aid at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,401.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jacobo Castaneda serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,349.
Body&Fender Mechanic/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, John Edwards serves as a Body&Fender Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,344.