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 59
Environmental Engineering Specialist/Public Works Department
Darian Wong is a Environmental Engineering Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,743.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Rudy Santizo-Gonzalez is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,739.
Procurement Assistant II/Public Works Department
Philip Young is a Procurement Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,712.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rafael Sanchez serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,667.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Jasmin Armijo is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,660.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Annie Lau holds the role of Accountant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,646.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Arlene Rojas is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,580.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
Tina Fallah works as a Program Manager II for Public Works Department. Tina earned $136,554 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Joe Aparicio is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,500.
Painter/Public Works Department
Jose Magana holds the role of Painter at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,470.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lance Driscoll serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,440.
Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
David Lopez works as a Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. David earned $136,368 in 2025.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Esmeralda Bracamontes works as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II for Public Works Department. Esmeralda earned $136,338 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ovsanna Stepanyan serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,250.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Estevan Ayala is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,235.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Roger Wu serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,209.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Concepcion Nevarez works as a Administrative Assistant II for Public Works Department. Concepcion earned $136,092 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
William Butler is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,075.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Yoshihito Takagi holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,042.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Camille Garcia is a Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,040.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Arlene Morales works as a Administrative Assistant II for Public Works Department. Arlene earned $136,007 in 2025.
Procurement Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lourdes Moralez serves as a Procurement Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,989.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Marcos Ambriz holds the role of Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,985.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Anthony Escobar works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Anthony earned $135,849 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jasmine Cuhadar serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,847.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Eric Pimentel serves as a Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,839.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Edwin Duarte works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Edwin earned $135,820 in 2025.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Yee Pan holds the role of Accountant III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,806.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Xiaoqing Zhao works as a Accountant II for Public Works Department. Xiaoqing earned $135,714 in 2025.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nelson Manabat serves as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,695.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Andrea Martinez serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,682.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Silvio Reyes serves as a Power Equipment Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,631.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
Amber Cristillo-Bracamonte is a Building Engineering Inspector Aid at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $135,599.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Sean Cussimonio is a Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $135,560.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Rene Ruiz works as a Water Service Worker for Public Works Department. Rene earned $135,467 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Michelle Zavala works as a Management Analyst for Public Works Department. Michelle earned $135,451 in 2025.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Ronald Flores is a Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $135,447.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Luis Ortiz serves as a Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,368.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Constantino Kallimanis is a Contract Monitor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $135,345.
Engineering Geology Assistant/Public Works Department
Vanessa Torres works as a Engineering Geology Assistant for Public Works Department. Vanessa earned $135,335 in 2025.