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 55
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Natalia Pineda works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Natalia earned $142,338 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Ernesto Arellano works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Ernesto earned $142,337 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gary Vayas serves as a Power Equipment Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,316.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Adrian Perea holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,282.
Title Examiner II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rusty Renteria serves as a Title Examiner II. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,254.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Evan Tillett is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,241.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Sonia Valdez is a Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,152.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Chris Gregory serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,148.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Jaro Woods works as a Management Analyst for Public Works Department. Jaro earned $142,142 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Jose Ocegueda Valle works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Jose earned $142,141 in 2025.
General Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jack Monreal holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,120.
Administrative Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brooke Robinson serves as a Administrative Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,963.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Raul Palazuelos Jr. serves as a Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,858.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Joanne Mae Raneses works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Joanne earned $141,754 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Eden Ly holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,748.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Katherine Nguyen is a Accountant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $141,704.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Julian Harvey works as a Power Sweeper Operator for Public Works Department. Julian earned $141,694 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Justin Thomas is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $141,680.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Juana Orozco holds the role of Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,645.
Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Gil De Guzman works as a Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Gil earned $141,606 in 2025.
Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Tung Nguyen works as a Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant for Public Works Department. Tung earned $141,606 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Richard Almanza serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,559.
Information Systems Analyst I/Public Works Department
Diego Melendez works as a Information Systems Analyst I for Public Works Department. Diego earned $141,544 in 2025.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Justin Casiano holds the role of Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,521.
Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Araceli Ruiz holds the role of Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,492.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Mike Carlson holds the role of Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,486.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Beatriz Hernandez serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,467.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Michael Kelly works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Michael earned $141,434 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Jose Pedraza Acoasta is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $141,353.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Thomas Bayless works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Thomas earned $141,314 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Roberto Benavidez Molina works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Roberto earned $141,307 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Elizabeth Zaragoza-Pham works as a Administrative Assistant III for Public Works Department. Elizabeth earned $141,264 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Roberto Palacios is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $141,257.
Capital Projects Management Assistant, Pw/Public Works Department
Ivan Limeta is a Capital Projects Management Assistant, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $141,204.
Graphic Artist/Public Works Department
Stephen Deita works as a Graphic Artist for Public Works Department. Stephen earned $141,170 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Dionicio Carrada works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Dionicio earned $141,160 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Luis Mora holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,093.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ping Hsueh serves as a Accountant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,026.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Patrick Haight serves as a Power Equipment Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,022.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Christopher Klee works as a Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $141,018 in 2025.