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 92
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Eduardo Perez is a Helper,Electrical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,907.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jaime Ornelas holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,864.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Beatriz Ayala serves as a Departmental Personnel Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,571.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Kent Maxwell is a Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,047.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Anmar Najeeb serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,912.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Andrew Alfaro holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,713.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Deshonia Moore holds the role of Power Sweeper Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,652.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Tayler Luna works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Tayler earned $63,646 in 2025.
Engineering Geologist/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Clayton Masters serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,135.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Abraham Castro works as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster for Public Works Department. Abraham earned $62,778 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Angel Britto is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $62,762.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Francisco Cortez Jr works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Francisco earned $62,416 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Ngoc-Han Cao holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,258.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Bahereh Ansari works as a Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Bahereh earned $62,063 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Charles Bernard Iv is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $61,407.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Miguel Perez Jr is a Helper,Electrical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $60,989.
Power Equipment Technician Helper II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ryan Koch serves as a Power Equipment Technician Helper II. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,982.
Principal Survey-Mapping Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Hsienjung Chen serves as a Principal Survey-Mapping Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,487.
Public Information Specialist/Public Works Department
Gabrielle Barber is a Public Information Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $60,204.
Account Clerk II/Public Works Department
Christine Voong holds the role of Account Clerk II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,851.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mark Caddick is a Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $59,575.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Antonio Nieto Jr holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,271.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
Connor De La Tova works as a Tree Trimmer for Public Works Department. Connor earned $59,135 in 2025.
Dispatcher I/Public Works Department
Malty Summers works as a Dispatcher I for Public Works Department. Malty earned $59,069 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Ezra Olvitt works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Ezra earned $58,999 in 2025.
Safety Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sarina Barajas serves as a Safety Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,791.
Senior Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rogelio Noriega serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,678.
Accounting Technician I/Public Works Department
Jorge Rojas works as a Accounting Technician I for Public Works Department. Jorge earned $58,591 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Ivan Baldovinos holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,414.
Supervisor, Material & Supply Operations/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Enrique Guillen serves as a Supervisor, Material & Supply Operations. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,603.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Giselle Terzian works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Giselle earned $57,562 in 2025.
Public Information Specialist/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Karla Angulo Tovar serves as a Public Information Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,242.
Senior Clerk/Public Works Department
Vanessa Kelly is a Senior Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $56,585.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Ezra Reese is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $55,786.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Christian Alberto is a Helper,Electrical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $55,783.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Carol Cueva is a Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $55,607.
Public Works Consultant II/Public Works Department
Susan Herman is a Public Works Consultant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $55,371.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Armen Khachikyan is a Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $55,075.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Brian Tethers works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Brian earned $54,452 in 2025.
Body&Fender Mechanic/Public Works Department
David Elvey works as a Body&Fender Mechanic for Public Works Department. David earned $54,232 in 2025.