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 83
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Arellano Jr is a Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $97,971.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Reginald Robertson holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,917.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Shannan Anastasi holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,793.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Wong serves as a Engineering Aid III. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,697.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gary Zhou serves as a Engineering Aid III. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,647.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Elizabeth Paz Zepeda serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,639.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Thomas Fischer works as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster for Public Works Department. Thomas earned $97,500 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Victor Llanos Jr. holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,386.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Julie Castro serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,374.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Isabella Gonzalez works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Isabella earned $97,368 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Vimean Quang is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $97,366.
Garage Attendant I/Public Works Department
Carlos Vazquez-Lopez is a Garage Attendant I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $97,351.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Gladys Rietze is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $97,187.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Jesus Pineda Jr is a Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $97,185.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, San Hong serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,182.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Joseph Guzman works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $96,994 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Justin Ma works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Justin earned $96,980 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Sabrina Situ works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Sabrina earned $96,948 in 2025.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Esequiel Ocampo-Flores serves as a Engineering Aid III. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,922.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
Lee Scarver Jr is a Airport Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,860.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Julian Caire holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,792.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Francisco Romero holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,757.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Alyssa Kim holds the role of Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,683.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Laquala Monks serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,677.
Supervising Environmental Programs Inspector I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jesus Vazquez serves as a Supervising Environmental Programs Inspector I. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,620.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jesus Jimenez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jesus earned $96,608 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Peter Ly holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,583.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Judith Beltran is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,567.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Vidal Tovar is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,547.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Adrian Contreras holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,458.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
George Crader holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,443.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Martin Avalos works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Martin earned $96,307 in 2025.
Printer I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, William Lewis serves as a Printer I. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,291.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Henry Alvarenga works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Henry earned $96,283 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Raul Martinez serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,277.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Estevan Robles works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Estevan earned $96,249 in 2025.
Engineering Aid I/Public Works Department
Rubi Jimenez is a Engineering Aid I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,222.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jason Tella serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,175.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Mia Jamison holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,160.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Latasha Beason holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,157.