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 90
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marisela Gonzalez serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,880.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Jeaneace Gearhart is a Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $79,718.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Sunset Steel is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $79,689.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Mueller serves as a Power Equipment Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,423.
Assistant Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Armando Pineda is a Assistant Dam Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $79,395.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Manwel Soliman holds the role of Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,721.
Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
Haig Minasian is a Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $78,641.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Eduardo Rodriguez holds the role of Helper,Electrical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,606.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Thomas Gamino serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,550.
Account Clerk II/Public Works Department
Vianne Francesc Bueno works as a Account Clerk II for Public Works Department. Vianne earned $78,314 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Vincent Rojas holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,803.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Nicholas Garcia is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $77,661.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Samuel Velasquez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Samuel earned $77,647 in 2025.
Senior Information Technology Aide/Public Works Department
Ramon Gonzalez works as a Senior Information Technology Aide for Public Works Department. Ramon earned $77,389 in 2025.
Title Examiner II/Public Works Department
Justin Griott works as a Title Examiner II for Public Works Department. Justin earned $77,293 in 2025.
Engineering Testing Aid II/Public Works Department
Joseph Herrera is a Engineering Testing Aid II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $77,108.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Robert Saldana is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $77,078.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Christopher White is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $76,933.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jonathan Bell holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,739.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Victor Cruz Cruz serves as a Helper,Electrical. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,726.
Light Vehicle Driver/Public Works Department
Louis Munoz Jr is a Light Vehicle Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $76,706.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Ryan Velasquez holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,599.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Anthony Pinto holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,298.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Fausto Chavira works as a Water Service Helper I for Public Works Department. Fausto earned $76,169 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Freddie Pineda serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,167.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Nathan Romain is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $75,725.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kossy Smith Iii serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,507.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Natalie Kurdoghlian holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,196.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lia Sarkissian serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,061.
Water Service Supervisor/Public Works Department
Samuel Favela holds the role of Water Service Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,058.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Zachary Goldstein works as a Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Zachary earned $74,974 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Cristian Diaz is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $74,958.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alfred Flores serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,733.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Eusebio Moreno holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,730.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Alvarez is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $74,659.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Bruce Flores serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,501.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
William Chambers Iii works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. William earned $74,413 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Joan Moya works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Joan earned $74,078 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Derek Zurita serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,995.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Hernandez serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,565.