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 81
Garage Attendant I/Public Works Department
Maraeus Dumas works as a Garage Attendant I for Public Works Department. Maraeus earned $102,197 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Hernandez serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,109.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
William Gonzalez is a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,090.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
Matthew Graham is a Airport Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,085.
Warehouse Worker I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Miguel Gomez serves as a Warehouse Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,009.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marco Benitez serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,982.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ryan Castillo serves as a Building Permit Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,932.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Lawrence Dominguez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $101,883.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Carlos Avila Jr serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,744.
Dispatcher II/Public Works Department
Patricia Espinoza works as a Dispatcher II for Public Works Department. Patricia earned $101,717 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Juan Rodarte holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,677.
Printer I/Public Works Department
Peggy Gonzales works as a Printer I for Public Works Department. Peggy earned $101,585 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Angelo Quihuiz serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,566.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jonathon Graham holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,562.
Water Service Helper II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Noah Mc Lennan serves as a Water Service Helper II. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,443.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Julio Garcia holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,385.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Juan Lepe is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $101,353.
Accountant I/Public Works Department
Steve Burgos holds the role of Accountant I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,348.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Teresa Munguia is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $101,121.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Jia Hong holds the role of Accountant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,102.
Account Clerk II/Public Works Department
Paula Ciccone holds the role of Account Clerk II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,089.
Engineering Aid I/Public Works Department
Gabriel Gonzalez works as a Engineering Aid I for Public Works Department. Gabriel earned $101,089 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Janet Lozano works as a Principal Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Janet earned $101,039 in 2025.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Vanessa Marquez is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $100,924.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Valerie Payan serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,904.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Norman Mayes Ii holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,732.
Engineering Aid II/Public Works Department
Pamela Joycee Loi holds the role of Engineering Aid II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,711.
Warehouse Worker II/Public Works Department
Hope Hampton-Crawford works as a Warehouse Worker II for Public Works Department. Hope earned $100,574 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jonathan Sanchez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $100,477 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Stephanie Santana works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Stephanie earned $100,347 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant I/Public Works Department
Stephen Gee holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,328.
Senior Clerk/Public Works Department
Toni Cannon works as a Senior Clerk for Public Works Department. Toni earned $100,316 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Omar Bizarro Vega serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,205.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Stacey Sato serves as a Helper,Electrical. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,179.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Yvonne Rodriguez is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $100,023.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Marquel Johnson is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $100,013.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cheyenne Madrigal-Tijerina serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,928.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mikeisha Baker serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,863.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Ryan Ramos works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Ryan earned $99,863 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Connie Chou is a Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $99,837.