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 58
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Norma Rivera works as a Accounting Technician II for Public Works Department. Norma earned $138,130 in 2025.
Painter/Public Works Department
Alejandro Palomera Jr is a Painter at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,106.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Filiberto Yanez serves as a Power Sweeper Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,095.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Steven Ramirez works as a Power Sweeper Operator for Public Works Department. Steven earned $138,003 in 2025.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
Esiquio Murillo is a Tree Trimmer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,998.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
Elvis Parra works as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid for Public Works Department. Elvis earned $137,974 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Jorge Cisneros works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Jorge earned $137,971 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Anthony Diaz works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Anthony earned $137,967 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Felix Flores-Rosas is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,902.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ismael Cornejo serves as a Assistant Electro - Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,889.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Paul Jacobs serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,889.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Lorrie Medina is a Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,865.
Power Equipment Painter/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Wayne Jordan serves as a Power Equipment Painter. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,854.
Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Anthony Myers holds the role of Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,818.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rosalio Sandoval serves as a Cement & Concrete Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,815.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rafael Sanchez serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,793.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, William Agreda Guerra serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,777.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Nicholas Lopez holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,709.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kerry Quinlan holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,614.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alondra Ambrocio holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,586.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Yiyu Yang works as a Administrative Assistant II for Public Works Department. Yiyu earned $137,498 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Vincent Diaz serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,435.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Anthony Fusco Jr holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,427.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Robert Hagen holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,418.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Hector Camberos works as a Building Permit Technician II for Public Works Department. Hector earned $137,369 in 2025.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Irina Novitchkova works as a Management Assistant for Public Works Department. Irina earned $137,359 in 2025.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Anh Truong works as a Accountant II for Public Works Department. Anh earned $137,359 in 2025.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Emily Chan is a Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,347.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Freddie Flores holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,299.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Merrill Price works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Merrill earned $137,293 in 2025.
Locksmith/Public Works Department
Eammon Mcchargue Early holds the role of Locksmith at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,245.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Saul Barajas Jr holds the role of Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,166.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alexander Fitchmun is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,017.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Nonilon Orense works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Nonilon earned $136,993 in 2025.
Driller/Public Works Department
Eduardo Melgarejo Cuevas is a Driller at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,971.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
April Tran is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,969.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Carlos Lara works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Carlos earned $136,951 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jimmie Crittenden Iii works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Jimmie earned $136,934 in 2025.
Agricultural Chemical Sprayer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Fernando Villarruel serves as a Agricultural Chemical Sprayer. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,799.
Senior General Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joseph Ochoa serves as a Senior General Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,788.