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 73
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jeffery Chambers holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,889.
Photographer II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Russell Marquez serves as a Photographer II. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,881.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Fernando Ocaranza serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,876.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael Nunez serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,791.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Caroline Guerra is a Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $115,747.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Betty Chang works as a Accounting Technician II for Public Works Department. Betty earned $115,721 in 2025.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Michelle Velis holds the role of Secretary III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,675.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Diana Khodabakhsh serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,659.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Diana Novelo holds the role of Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,627.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Miguel Mendoza Jr is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $115,537.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Vince Sutherland holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,403.
Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Lynn Nguyen is a Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $115,341.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Eloysa Sarabia holds the role of Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,340.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Daniel Mezquita works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $115,299 in 2025.
Traffic Technician I/Public Works Department
Nestor Alvarez holds the role of Traffic Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,290.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Linet Khechatoorian works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Works Department. Linet earned $115,241 in 2025.
Bricklayer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, James Gray serves as a Bricklayer. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,222.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Geneve Arceo works as a Management Assistant for Public Works Department. Geneve earned $115,181 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Ronald Verna works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Ronald earned $115,153 in 2025.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Richard Gadbois serves as a Water Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,080.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
David Yager holds the role of Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,063.
Supervising Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Carmen Escobedo is a Supervising Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $115,060.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jose Arce is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $114,939.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Norma Valdez serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,915.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Ana Vasquez holds the role of Building Permit Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,833.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Joshua Birdwell is a Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $114,827.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Christina Gonzalez holds the role of Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,799.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Shirley Villalobos is a Accounting Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $114,794.
Water Service Helper II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Greg Nalbantian serves as a Water Service Helper II. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,765.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Andrew Garcia holds the role of Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,733.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Justin Mccarey serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,721.
Senior Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Yen Pham serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,687.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gabriel Camacho serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,617.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Susanna Gyurgchyan holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,520.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Anthony Guerrero is a Helper,Electrical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $114,432.
Administrative Assistant I/Public Works Department
Whitney Rasich is a Administrative Assistant I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $114,340.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Ashleigh Soto holds the role of Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,307.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Susan Carmona works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Susan earned $114,294 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
William Potts Ii holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,288.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Glenn Timmons works as a Contract Monitor for Public Works Department. Glenn earned $114,218 in 2025.