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 76
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Jose Camacho is a Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,855.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Stephanie Cueva serves as a Management Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,850.
Assistant Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Brian Dayus works as a Assistant Dam Operator for Public Works Department. Brian earned $110,631 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Eddie Huizar holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,619.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Robert Garcia holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,613.
Video Production Specialist/Public Works Department
Darian Pasika works as a Video Production Specialist for Public Works Department. Darian earned $110,574 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Daniel Williams works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $110,517 in 2025.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Benzy Villa serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,502.
Warehouse Worker I/Public Works Department
Daniel Garcia holds the role of Warehouse Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,452.
Assistant Airport Manager/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ernesto Umana serves as a Assistant Airport Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,410.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Francine Perez works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Francine earned $110,385 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Ryan Sandoval holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,316.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christian Culver serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,279.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
David Martinez works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. David earned $110,266 in 2025.
Printer II/Public Works Department
Susan Johnson works as a Printer II for Public Works Department. Susan earned $110,182 in 2025.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Maria Castro serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,174.
Graphic Artist/Public Works Department
Katherine Miyake is a Graphic Artist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,124.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Justin Perez serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,095.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
Henry Duenas works as a Procurement Assistant I for Public Works Department. Henry earned $110,067 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Philip Kellar serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,022.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ruben Alaniz serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,950.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Breezy Espinoza holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,941.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Brian Oliver works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Brian earned $109,923 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Merritt serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,844.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ricardo Gutierrez serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,799.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Manuel Bernal holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,675.
Administrative Assistant I/Public Works Department
Brenda Tigerino works as a Administrative Assistant I for Public Works Department. Brenda earned $109,656 in 2025.
Accounting Technician I/Public Works Department
Vicky Lee holds the role of Accounting Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,584.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Linda Holguin is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109,563.
Equipment Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Isaac Hernandez holds the role of Equipment Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,533.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Omar Ortiz serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,530.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Ricardo Salas is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109,473.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Edward Martinez is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109,390.
Engineering Testing Aid II/Public Works Department
Jose Ruiz holds the role of Engineering Testing Aid II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,390.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Rhys Simpson holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,357.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Armen Dalyan serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,350.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jesus Luna serves as a Contract Monitor. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,243.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Edmond Tahmasian serves as a Airport Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,233.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Lihua Fan works as a Accountant II for Public Works Department. Lihua earned $109,217 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Christopher Claro works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $109,091 in 2025.