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 75
Traffic Checker/Public Works Department
Jonathan Cutting is a Traffic Checker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $112,117.
Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Bryant Fascio holds the role of Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,092.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Oscar De La O works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Oscar earned $112,085 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Paul Moran works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Paul earned $112,063 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Connie Fong holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,016.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christopher Pussman serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,956.
Real Property Agent I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Andres Solano serves as a Real Property Agent I. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,939.
Payroll Clerk I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, June Soohoo serves as a Payroll Clerk I. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,930.
Assistant Airport Manager/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lucero Vera serves as a Assistant Airport Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,899.
Water Service Helper II/Public Works Department
Matthew Martin works as a Water Service Helper II for Public Works Department. Matthew earned $111,857 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jose Cervantes is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $111,825.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Maxine Carrasco holds the role of Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,744.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
Daniel Rosales Romero holds the role of Assistant Electro - Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,715.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
David Sanchez is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $111,679.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Rueben Viveros works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Rueben earned $111,660 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Paul Nguyen works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Paul earned $111,659 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rosa Baisman serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,656.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Rebekah Williams holds the role of Secretary II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,635.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
James Martinez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $111,595.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Dwayne Edmond is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $111,493.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Christopher Perez holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,486.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
David Valencia holds the role of Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,445.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
David Castillo Jr holds the role of Airport Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,372.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
Michael Castro works as a Cement & Concrete Worker for Public Works Department. Michael earned $111,351 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Antonio Ochoa serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,337.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Uriel Madrid serves as a Airport Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,284.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Kevin Ojeda is a Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $111,206.
Airport Manager/Public Works Department
Adam Sikorski holds the role of Airport Manager at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,186.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Jonathan Ceniceros holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,158.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Olivia Gonzalez is a Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $111,138.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Leonel Mendoza serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,110.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Paul Torres serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,095.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Emiliano Arredondo Torres serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,064.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Monique Borja serves as a Departmental Personnel Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,991.
Supervising Clerk/Public Works Department
Ernesto Vasquez is a Supervising Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,980.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Pedro Renteria is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,964.
Management Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Deborah Flores-Arellanes serves as a Management Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,954.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Federico Rodriguez Jr serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,945.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Ernesto Flores is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,911.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Erikson Sy is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,871.