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 65
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
Ray Morales holds the role of Cement & Concrete Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,998.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Yesenia Mendoza serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,975.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Ceasar Vargas works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Ceasar earned $127,958 in 2025.
Senior Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Hoda El Sokkary holds the role of Senior Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,911.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Martinez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,911.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Hakob Arakelian serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,910.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Pan Xu serves as a Senior Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,894.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Annalis Rodriguez serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,887.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Joseph Torres is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,840.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Devin Goodman holds the role of Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,836.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Melvin William Tabios is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,786.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Angel Navarro holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,752.
Painter/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Javier Ocegueda serves as a Painter. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,694.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kevin Montenegro holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,685.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Melineh Aghakhabian is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,663.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Irene Maman serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,632.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Antonio Pineda serves as a Civil Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,603.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Anthony Gonzales is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,555.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Patrick Bell works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Patrick earned $127,541 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kathy Hartwell serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,512.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Lyle Philip Serrano is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,498.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Michael Chavez is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,404.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
David Palafox works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. David earned $127,389 in 2025.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Daniel Sanchez holds the role of Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,316.
Carpenter, NC/Public Works Department
Daniel Bartolo works as a Carpenter, NC for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $127,286 in 2025.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Miguel Vallejo is a Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,189.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Marco Godinez works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Marco earned $127,110 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Bryan Quinn holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,961.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Omar Franquez works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Omar earned $126,953 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Walter Pena Jr is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,938.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marie Garcia serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,928.
Environmental Engineering Specialist/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Patricia Ramirez serves as a Environmental Engineering Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,898.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Alexander Ramirez works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Alexander earned $126,870 in 2025.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Brian Freeman holds the role of Building Permit Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,818.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Marc Lopez works as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster for Public Works Department. Marc earned $126,801 in 2025.
Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Timothy Lynch serves as a Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,752.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kelsi Mac Gregor serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,726.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lonnie Chung serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,677.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Reyes Mendoza serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,646.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Victor Caceres is a Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,624.