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 71
Secretary II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ingrid Natters serves as a Secretary II. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,582.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Michael Garibay holds the role of Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,579.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jerry Roque holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,574.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Edward Lozano serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,568.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Miryam Grande holds the role of Secretary II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,512.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Naomi Zaldana holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,508.
Assistant Instrument Technician/Public Works Department
Ricardo Lupercio is a Assistant Instrument Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $118,472.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Enrico Palacpac works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Enrico earned $118,467 in 2025.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Diana Loredo serves as a Procurement Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,461.
Traffic Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ruben Aguirre serves as a Traffic Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,364.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Enedina Kerrigan serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,337.
Assistant Dam Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gabriel Bohannon serves as a Assistant Dam Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,309.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Isaac Tucker is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $118,198.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Andre Ramirez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $118,187.
Assistant Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Christopher Yount works as a Assistant Dam Operator for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $118,172 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
William Moreno works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. William earned $118,155 in 2025.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kelly Emery serves as a Secretary II. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,139.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christian Calvo serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,123.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Teri Lutz works as a Building Permit Technician II for Public Works Department. Teri earned $118,102 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Andres Ocaranza works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Andres earned $118,070 in 2025.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ramil De Guzman serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,033.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Joe Garcia holds the role of Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,019.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Paul Van Suchtelen is a Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $117,999.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Martin Luna is a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $117,996.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Raul Valenzuela Jr is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $117,955.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Eric Montano works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Eric earned $117,921 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Steve Tejeda works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Steve earned $117,790 in 2025.
Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Javier Cotero holds the role of Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,769.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
John Acuna Jr works as a Secretary III for Public Works Department. John earned $117,717 in 2025.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Elizabeth Avina works as a Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Elizabeth earned $117,671 in 2025.
Assistant Dam Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Edgar Mazariegos serves as a Assistant Dam Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,666.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, John Lasso serves as a Cement & Concrete Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,613.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Samantha Torres is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $117,611.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Yuh Ying Chiu holds the role of Accounting Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,558.
General Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Oscar Mota holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,545.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Mynor Perez Quevedo holds the role of Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,508.
Secretary I/Public Works Department
Lyla Polk is a Secretary I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $117,449.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marcus Mullins serves as a Management Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,448.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Kimberly Jones holds the role of Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,437.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael Morales serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,355.