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 77
Supvg Building & Safety Engineering Specialist/Public Works Department
Roberto Tabares Jr is a Supvg Building & Safety Engineering Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109,071.
Engineering Testing Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joaquin Punsalan Jr serves as a Engineering Testing Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,063.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Hany Yakoub is a Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109,012.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Melissa Jordan holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,863.
Warehouse Worker II/Public Works Department
Jesse Olivares works as a Warehouse Worker II for Public Works Department. Jesse earned $108,855 in 2025.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Giselle Ramos serves as a Staff Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,846.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Joaquin Gurrola works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Joaquin earned $108,834 in 2025.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Steve Salas holds the role of Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,761.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Charles Gil holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,697.
Dispatcher II/Public Works Department
Courtney Richardson holds the role of Dispatcher II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,617.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Angel Hernandez Arcos serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,597.
Welder/Public Works Department
Gavin Pugh holds the role of Welder at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,576.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Josue Lopez holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,568.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Corrisa Gonzalez holds the role of Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,558.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Tommy Atencio Jr works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Tommy earned $108,521 in 2025.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Evelyn Churape serves as a Procurement Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,517.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Kristina Moreno is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $108,443.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Angel Olivas is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $108,441.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
Noe Fuentes holds the role of Airport Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,311.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Mabel Marmol holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,292.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Amber Molina holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,277.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jonathan Lainez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $108,274.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Maribel Guerrero holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,268.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Valonda Waters is a Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $108,256.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Avery Johnson serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,230.
IT Technical Support Analyst I/Public Works Department
Jerrell Flynn is a IT Technical Support Analyst I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $108,136.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jesse Saldana serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,062.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Josefina Aguilera works as a Intermediate Clerk for Public Works Department. Josefina earned $108,004 in 2025.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Jasmin De Luna holds the role of Secretary II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,862.
Supvg Highway Engineering Specialist I/Public Works Department
Samuel Richards holds the role of Supvg Highway Engineering Specialist I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,849.
Principal Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
Danny Han works as a Principal Geographic Information Systems Analyst for Public Works Department. Danny earned $107,838 in 2025.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Victor Rodriguez serves as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,776.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mirette Botros serves as a Building Permit Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,761.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Gene Murphy Jr is a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $107,754.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Dylan Doerfler is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $107,748.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Rayna Orr is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $107,637.
IT Technical Support Analyst I/Public Works Department
Reyes Bustillos is a IT Technical Support Analyst I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $107,609.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Guillermo Villa works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Guillermo earned $107,596 in 2025.
Int Supervising Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Prisca Leung is a Int Supervising Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $107,553.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Wendy Maldonado holds the role of Secretary II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,493.