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 69
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
Michelle Pope works as a Building Permit Technician I for Public Works Department. Michelle earned $121,670 in 2025.
Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Mi Chow holds the role of Electrical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,637.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
John Ramirez is a Cement & Concrete Finisher at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $121,621.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Michelle Minjarez works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Michelle earned $121,544 in 2025.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Geneva Conway holds the role of Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,543.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Marisol Ortiz works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Works Department. Marisol earned $121,537 in 2025.
Senior Clerk/Public Works Department
Josue Fragoso works as a Senior Clerk for Public Works Department. Josue earned $121,531 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jamel Bonner holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,511.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Huan Wang works as a Accounting Technician II for Public Works Department. Huan earned $121,501 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
David Aparicio works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. David earned $121,441 in 2025.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Jorge Galindo Jr holds the role of Power Sweeper Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,439.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Maria Rueda works as a Secretary III for Public Works Department. Maria earned $121,417 in 2025.
Real Property Agent I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Azucena serves as a Real Property Agent I. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,382.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Jessica Ponce holds the role of Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,382.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Phi Tang holds the role of Accountant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,252.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael Palmer serves as a Contract Monitor. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,119.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Eric Sydney Jr works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Eric earned $121,075 in 2025.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Sandra Arreguin holds the role of Management Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,930.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Daniel Lopez works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $120,891 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Billie Eastern works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Billie earned $120,748 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker II/Public Works Department
Jonathan Youman works as a Warehouse Worker II for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $120,739 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Elizabeth Garcia is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $120,668.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mark Peifer serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,633.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Hector Sandoval Jr works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Hector earned $120,533 in 2025.
Water Service Helper II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kevin Ramirez serves as a Water Service Helper II. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,416.
Dispatcher II/Public Works Department
Pablo Sanchez is a Dispatcher II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $120,410.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Deandre Jenkins is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $120,341.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
Christian Chavez is a Assistant Electro - Mechanic at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $120,307.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Melissa Martinez works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Melissa earned $120,277 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Anthony Johnson serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,114.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Marcus Simms works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Marcus earned $120,070 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Eddie Barrios works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Eddie earned $120,069 in 2025.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Gabriel Campos is a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $120,008.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Christina Lu holds the role of Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,998.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Danielle Diaz works as a Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Danielle earned $119,988 in 2025.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Armenush Keshishian works as a Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Armenush earned $119,966 in 2025.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Shauntale Lewis holds the role of Secretary III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,938.
Engineering Aid II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Andrea Romero serves as a Engineering Aid II. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,930.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ying Sham serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,928.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Miguel Tapia Jr is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,899.