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 57
Accountant II/Public Works Department
My Ha Pham works as a Accountant II for Public Works Department. My earned $139,289 in 2025.
Engineering Geology Assistant/Public Works Department
Kevin Nguyen works as a Engineering Geology Assistant for Public Works Department. Kevin earned $139,270 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Candace Martin serves as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,267.
Painter/Public Works Department
Eduardo Ortega works as a Painter for Public Works Department. Eduardo earned $139,200 in 2025.
Airport Manager/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Salvador Eulloqui Bobadilla serves as a Airport Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,138.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Steven Martinez works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Steven earned $139,137 in 2025.
Information Systems Analyst I/Public Works Department
Joel Hernandez works as a Information Systems Analyst I for Public Works Department. Joel earned $139,029 in 2025.
Transportation Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marco Solano serves as a Transportation Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,894.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Ricardo Amparan works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Ricardo earned $138,889 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Roy Galeano is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,794.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Thomas Le is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,791.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Alvarado works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Jeffrey earned $138,782 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Gerardo Reyes holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,772.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mario Alvarez serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,709.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Yesenia Cardenas holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,679.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Gevo Abcarian works as a Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Gevo earned $138,660 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Marvin Urena Jr holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,650.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Jennifer Carigga works as a Administrative Assistant III for Public Works Department. Jennifer earned $138,612 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Paul Mccuien Ii works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Paul earned $138,611 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Melissa Haro is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,559.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Bhetsua Tinoco Lima is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,556.
Senior Survey-Mapping Technician/Public Works Department
Jiezhen Wu works as a Senior Survey-Mapping Technician for Public Works Department. Jiezhen earned $138,551 in 2025.
Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Andrew Becerra is a Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,540.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Javion Garner works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Javion earned $138,496 in 2025.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Kyle Swanson holds the role of Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,479.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Byron Mcconnell works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Byron earned $138,456 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Esequiel Pimentel holds the role of Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,410.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Cameron Jones holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,344.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Manya Aguilera works as a Senior Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Manya earned $138,316 in 2025.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Derek Dood is a Contract Monitor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,313.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Elizabette Sanchez works as a Senior Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Elizabette earned $138,306 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jesus Martinez Jr serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,287.
Assistant Automotive Eqpt Coordinator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Javier Zaragoza serves as a Assistant Automotive Eqpt Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,268.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Sheris Hart holds the role of Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,250.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Raymond Olivas is a Contract Monitor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,250.
Staff Assistant III/Public Works Department
Breana Arrieta holds the role of Staff Assistant III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,239.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Vincent D'Ambrosia is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,204.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kevin Te serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,195.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Anthony Mirano holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,185.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Claudia Lopez is a Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,171.