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 78
Traffic Technician I/Public Works Department
Devin Garcia works as a Traffic Technician I for Public Works Department. Devin earned $107,458 in 2025.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ashley Ortega serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,394.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Lonnie Walton holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,377.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, John Pineda-Torres serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,333.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Darryl Wilhite is a Senior Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $107,264.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Luis Rojas is a Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $107,165.
Electrician/Public Works Department
Samuel Moreno works as a Electrician for Public Works Department. Samuel earned $107,090 in 2025.
Payroll Clerk II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marthaelena Ceja serves as a Payroll Clerk II. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,059.
Painter/Public Works Department
Alfredo Perez works as a Painter for Public Works Department. Alfredo earned $106,979 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jonathan Castillo works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $106,941 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Francisco Pascual holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,922.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Vanessa Reza serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,832.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gohar Avasapian serves as a Secretary II. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,812.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Crystal Mendez is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $106,791.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Enrique Luna holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,691.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Pedro Ponce holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,593.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Johnny Hernandez holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,535.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Maurice Blackwell Jr. serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,503.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Marie Angiuli is a Secretary II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $106,466.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Martha Martinez is a Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $106,458.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Gerardo Hernandez Rocha works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Gerardo earned $106,415 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Ernesto Najera is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $106,338.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
Stephanie Ramos is a Procurement Assistant I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $106,313.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kimberly Liu serves as a Procurement Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,296.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Carmella Towles is a Secretary II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $106,258.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Katherine Worden holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,227.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Leanna Covarrubias works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Leanna earned $106,138 in 2025.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christopher Meeng serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,115.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
Esteban Ortiz holds the role of Airport Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,104.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Kathy Alvarez Cubias is a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $106,061.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Kelly Lin holds the role of Secretary III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,061.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Andrew Smith Iv holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,009.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Trena Porter serves as a Secretary II. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,002.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Brooke Long works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Brooke earned $105,993 in 2025.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Julia Ciarfalia holds the role of Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,840.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Eder Lopez Ramirez serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,798.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Robert Carrillo holds the role of Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,768.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Vanessa Herrera is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $105,720.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Marcus Jacob Moulic is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $105,683.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Gustavo Aguirre Fonseca works as a Helper,Electrical for Public Works Department. Gustavo earned $105,634 in 2025.