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 85
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Nayely Mifflin works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Nayely earned $93,960 in 2025.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Arturo Vargas Jr. works as a Secretary II for Public Works Department. Arturo earned $93,945 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Maribel Navarro is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,769.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
Hatuey Jalisco works as a Airport Service Worker for Public Works Department. Hatuey earned $93,697 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Devon Green holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,664.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Douglas Boyd Iii holds the role of Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,538.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Jose Diaz is a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,490.
Light Vehicle Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joe Arellano serves as a Light Vehicle Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,466.
Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Isai Pina works as a Electrical Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Isai earned $93,395 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Aries John Baylon is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,364.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Hector Meza Roman works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Hector earned $93,301 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Armando Dorantes Galindo is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,284.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jenelle King is a Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,271.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
Luis Pacheco-Guerrero is a Airport Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,228.
Warehouse Worker I/Public Works Department
Tyreese Watson holds the role of Warehouse Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,182.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Linda Zhong is a Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,137.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jonathan Chavez holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,116.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Tamerlan Kerim serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,941.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
Javier Robles works as a Building Permit Technician I for Public Works Department. Javier earned $92,906 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Isaac Virgil holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,852.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Joseph Alfaro holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,695.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Laura Smith is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,684.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Nicole Delatorre works as a Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Nicole earned $92,557 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Edward Jackson serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,466.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cecilia Padron serves as a Engineering Aid III. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,454.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Adam Delia works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Adam earned $92,441 in 2025.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Autumn Gavia works as a Departmental Personnel Assistant for Public Works Department. Autumn earned $92,424 in 2025.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
Anthony Dorado holds the role of Building Permit Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,312.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Naroli Heredia is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,297.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Nicholas Garcia holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,257.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Ijon-Javon Moore works as a Engineering Aid III for Public Works Department. Ijon-Javon earned $92,225 in 2025.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alfred Salas serves as a Helper,Electrical. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,225.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jerardo Hernandez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jerardo earned $92,219 in 2025.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
John West is a Airport Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,209.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Daouda Djinadou is a Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,103.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Jose Aldana Alvarez holds the role of Accounting Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,099.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Juan Duarte is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,034.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
Manuel Cortez holds the role of Building Permit Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,998.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Aneissa Monroy holds the role of Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,982.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Francisco Bonilla is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $91,973.