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 80
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Pletyak is a Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,111.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Adrian Casillas works as a Contract Monitor for Public Works Department. Adrian earned $104,058 in 2025.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Jocelyn Young holds the role of Building Permit Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,776.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Brandon Coleman is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $103,747.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Jermale Hall works as a Intermediate Clerk for Public Works Department. Jermale earned $103,727 in 2025.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
Robert Dean holds the role of Airport Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,673.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Andres Orozco is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $103,662.
Dispatcher I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ariel Fernandez serves as a Dispatcher I. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,647.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Judy Cai works as a Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Judy earned $103,616 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Eric Stormon works as a Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Eric earned $103,604 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Ezequiel Ornelas works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Ezequiel earned $103,538 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Eddie Lopez is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $103,520.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Candido Gonzalez Vargas works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Candido earned $103,513 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Matthew Williams works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Matthew earned $103,482 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Maria Perez Sosa works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Maria earned $103,307 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Iliana Recendez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Iliana earned $103,252 in 2025.
Traffic Technician I/Public Works Department
Carlos Juarez holds the role of Traffic Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,195.
Safety Inspector/Public Works Department
Robert Jara-Pinedo works as a Safety Inspector for Public Works Department. Robert earned $103,163 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Joshua Rojo works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Joshua earned $103,131 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Vincent Espinosa holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,058.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Marissa Cuellar works as a Management Assistant for Public Works Department. Marissa earned $103,040 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Adam Mendoza is a Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,972.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Henry Aragon serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,945.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Steven Medlock serves as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,944.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jiaxin Mai serves as a Procurement Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,836.
Senior Clerk/Public Works Department
Elma Derharotounian works as a Senior Clerk for Public Works Department. Elma earned $102,822 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker II/Public Works Department
Alberto Sanchez is a Warehouse Worker II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,791.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Roberta Fjeld works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Roberta earned $102,780 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Jessica Rodriguez holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,733.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
David Parks holds the role of Contract Monitor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,645.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lisa Tang serves as a Secretary II. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,496.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Mark Rivera works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Mark earned $102,488 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Anita Carver serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,470.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Adrianne Green holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,435.
Assistant Automotive Equipment Inspector/Public Works Department
Edward Fawcett Iii is a Assistant Automotive Equipment Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,422.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Alicia Alvarez is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,378.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Evelyn Arzola works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Evelyn earned $102,292 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Billy Trevino Jr serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,235.
Senior Clerk/Public Works Department
Silva Dzhambazian holds the role of Senior Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,207.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Tammy Quach is a Secretary II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,205.