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 56
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Billy Frescas holds the role of Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,010.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Jesus Abrica Ochoa holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,998.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Henry Felix is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,976.
Welder/Public Works Department
Quinn Jackson works as a Welder for Public Works Department. Quinn earned $140,886 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Carl Souza is a Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,872.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael Seguin serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,847.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Mariela Cortes is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,839.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Ismael Romo holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,771.
Electronics Communications Technician/Public Works Department
Joel Dalguntas is a Electronics Communications Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,761.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Adrian Rodriguez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,747.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Darrow Atkins serves as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,736.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Sunny Xu holds the role of Accountant III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,670.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Sergio Valles holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,644.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ping Fang serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,603.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
My Tang works as a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant for Public Works Department. My earned $140,601 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Carlos Perez is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,597.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jeanna Vu holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,565.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Martin Miranda is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,552.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Damon Patterson works as a Water Service Worker for Public Works Department. Damon earned $140,552 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Ariana Oliva holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,548.
Senior Application Developer/Public Works Department
David Allison works as a Senior Application Developer for Public Works Department. David earned $140,486 in 2025.
Senior Painter/Public Works Department
James Moody works as a Senior Painter for Public Works Department. James earned $140,486 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Zabdiel Vasquez serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,442.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Fernando Rocha is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,397.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Brian Port holds the role of Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,389.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Rhonda Koury holds the role of Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,355.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jonathan Ontiveros holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,212.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Luis Peregrino works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Luis earned $140,204 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Juan Torres works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Juan earned $140,125 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Bryan Holley works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Bryan earned $140,057 in 2025.
Application Developer I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ashley Munoz serves as a Application Developer I. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,020.
Plumber/Public Works Department
Michael Fuglie is a Plumber at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $139,986.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Julio Mejia serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,935.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Irma Rosales works as a Senior Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Irma earned $139,930 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christian Dy serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,921.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Christine Chau is a Accountant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $139,849.
Management Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Carla Hyde is a Management Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $139,830.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
Jeremy Aguilar works as a Cement & Concrete Worker for Public Works Department. Jeremy earned $139,719 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker IV/Public Works Department
Johnny Cerda holds the role of Warehouse Worker IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,421.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Max Dizon works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Max earned $139,311 in 2025.