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 91
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Roberto Gomez serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,520.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Justin Frausto is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $73,451.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Raymond Silva is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $73,331.
Supervising Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Sima Topchyan holds the role of Supervising Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,270.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Hoda Hassan holds the role of Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,173.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Christopher Durio holds the role of Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,152.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Timothy Walton is a Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $73,078.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cesar Maldonado serves as a Helper,Electrical. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,008.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Nayiree Dahjet holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,007.
Public Works Consultant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Diane Mcgiffen serves as a Public Works Consultant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,801.
Information Technology Aide/Public Works Department
Million Mekonenn is a Information Technology Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $72,685.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Aaron Smith serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,555.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Enrique Anguiano holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,505.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Roderick Singleton is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $72,080.
Veteran Intern, Information Technician Support/Public Works Department
James Tucker works as a Veteran Intern, Information Technician Support for Public Works Department. James earned $71,725 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Eric Beam is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $71,673.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Paige Vaughan holds the role of Senior Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,410.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jeff Valles serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,329.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Robert Eisenhamer serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,060.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Danny Alvarado holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,790.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Adrian Grijalva serves as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,647.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Nadjia Manzanares is a Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $69,987.
Senior Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Natalie Puente serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,951.
Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk/Public Works Department
Guadalupe Salcido works as a Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk for Public Works Department. Guadalupe earned $69,730 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Douglas Haw is a Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $69,578.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
X Ayvier Thompson is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $69,540.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Holly Verdi is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $69,513.
Public Works Consultant III/Public Works Department
Anthony Nyivih is a Public Works Consultant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $69,475.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, John Galant serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,229.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mitchell Miller is a Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $68,524.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Frank Larios holds the role of Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,484.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Genelle Paderanga works as a Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Genelle earned $68,455 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Minerva Gonzalez is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $67,892.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Manuel Chavez works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Manuel earned $67,854 in 2025.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Rosa Ureno holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,359.
Heavy Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, William Lee serves as a Heavy Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,178.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Scott Freeborn serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,393.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Julio Rios is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $66,376.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Mark Sanchez is a Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,980.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Mario Patlan holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,943.