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 84
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Daryl Ellison works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Daryl earned $96,152 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mauricio Pineda serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,060.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Adrian Valle Vargas works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Adrian earned $95,827 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Dillon Padilla works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Dillon earned $95,792 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Sofia Brown is a Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $95,698.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jacob Dominguez serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,657.
Senior Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Juliann Chavez serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,591.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Amy Lee is a Accounting Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $95,547.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Shibin Chen serves as a Engineering Aid III. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,460.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
Daniel Roa is a Building Permit Technician I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $95,374.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
John Wolfe Ii is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $95,330.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Ramon Cardoso Jr works as a Power Sweeper Operator for Public Works Department. Ramon earned $95,238 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Michael Thorne is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $95,237.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Omar Castrejon serves as a Airport Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,216.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Dominique Galburth is a Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $95,191.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Raymond Sandoval holds the role of Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,150.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Irvin Gonzalez Chairez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $95,132.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Robert Escobar Jr works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Robert earned $95,081 in 2025.
Information Systems Analyst I/Public Works Department
Nshan Nalchadzhyan works as a Information Systems Analyst I for Public Works Department. Nshan earned $95,044 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Ubaldo Dominguez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $95,026.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Florisa Reategui holds the role of Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,953.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jacqueline Narouz serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,928.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jose Aleman is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $94,848.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
Marc Haas works as a Airport Service Worker for Public Works Department. Marc earned $94,831 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker Aid/Public Works Department
Hector Gil works as a Warehouse Worker Aid for Public Works Department. Hector earned $94,682 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Vivienne Jondreau is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $94,559.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Angela Tan holds the role of Secretary III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,517.
Warehouse Worker I/Public Works Department
Martin Ruiz Jr holds the role of Warehouse Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,460.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jose Alvarado holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,445.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sally Talavera serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,435.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Loretta Hoyle holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,416.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Ezequiel Castillo holds the role of Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,361.
Traffic Technician I/Public Works Department
Erik Lopez works as a Traffic Technician I for Public Works Department. Erik earned $94,277 in 2025.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Laura Olmos holds the role of Secretary II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,261.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Camryn Smith is a Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $94,254.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Mary Garcia works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Mary earned $94,072 in 2025.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nathan Lee serves as a Engineering Aid III. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,048.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Angel Ramirez serves as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,007.
Dispatcher II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nicholas Madren Jr serves as a Dispatcher II. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,997.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
Guillermo Chavez works as a Airport Service Worker for Public Works Department. Guillermo earned $93,969 in 2025.