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 68
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Larry Williams works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Larry earned $123,704 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Daniel Johnson holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,660.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
Reuben Albright holds the role of Assistant Electro - Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,648.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sneha Suresh serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,605.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Juan Romaguera works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Juan earned $123,598 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Francisco Moreno Iii is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,593.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Hassan Majidi serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,552.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Reina Wendel works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Reina earned $123,530 in 2025.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Maria Guzman is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,497.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Stephanie Munoz holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,378.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Darlia Wong serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,246.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kevin Lai serves as a Procurement Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,238.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Katherine Cheng works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Katherine earned $123,230 in 2025.
Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Karla Murcia Castro works as a Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant for Public Works Department. Karla earned $123,223 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joel Martinez serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,222.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Antwion Lewis serves as a Assistant Electro - Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,110.
Warehouse Worker II/Public Works Department
Randy Ozaeta is a Warehouse Worker II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,021.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Desiree Ramirez is a Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,982.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Yvette Lystrup holds the role of Secretary III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,810.
Graphic Artist/Public Works Department
Jazmin Aragon Morales works as a Graphic Artist for Public Works Department. Jazmin earned $122,780 in 2025.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Willa Mar is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,715.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Brigette Padilla works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Works Department. Brigette earned $122,545 in 2025.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Juan Sanchez serves as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,492.
Warehouse Worker III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Terrill Spinks serves as a Warehouse Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,380.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Rosalinda Villalobos works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Rosalinda earned $122,352 in 2025.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Vivian Urquidi serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,215.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Daniel Carrillo serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,206.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Michelle Ji is a Accounting Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,164.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Stephen Durham Jr holds the role of Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,154.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Carlos Gomez serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,120.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Jose Gonzalez holds the role of Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,115.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Victor Anaya holds the role of Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,100.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Emily Fuentes is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,092.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Lucine Khachatourian works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Works Department. Lucine earned $122,005 in 2025.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nathan Shapiro serves as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,941.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Jose Arvizu holds the role of Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,876.
Water Service Helper II/Public Works Department
Chisom Okoye is a Water Service Helper II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $121,857.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael Martinez serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,804.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Katty Amaya is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $121,793.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Ryan Kacer holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,726.