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 94
Safety Assistant/Public Works Department
Bernabeth Ho is a Safety Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,947.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Johnny Howard Jr. works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Johnny earned $44,923 in 2025.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Latanya Fowler holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,678.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Victor Obregon Cedillo is a Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,635.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Sergio Osuna is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,568.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Justin Vega serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,506.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Justin Perez is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $43,610.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gerardo Ayala serves as a Survey Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,496.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Matthew Garcia works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Matthew earned $43,067 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jonathan Jaime holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,022.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Christina Trevino Zavalza holds the role of Building Permit Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,007.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Cynthia Thayer is a Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $42,756.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Carlos Mora holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,605.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Connor Boggio serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,202.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Adam Cordova holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,911.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jonathan Morales Alba serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,787.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ekaterina Veremeva serves as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,726.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Lima works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jeffrey earned $41,657 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Kylie Alo is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $41,477.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marcos Ferreccio serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,354.
Real Property Agent II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Tammy Price serves as a Real Property Agent II. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,865.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Jason Guerrero Valdez is a Helper,Electrical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,711.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Matthew Torosian is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,390.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Diane Giles holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,324.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Cyndie Morris works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Cyndie earned $40,234 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Aldo Jansel works as a Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Aldo earned $40,092 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Madai Sanchez holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,030.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
Leslie Diaz-Villavicencio works as a Program Manager II for Public Works Department. Leslie earned $39,944 in 2025.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Diego Gonzales holds the role of Helper,Electrical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,795.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Peter Lao works as a Student Professional Worker I for Public Works Department. Peter earned $39,699 in 2025.
Safety Inspector/Public Works Department
Genessis Martinez works as a Safety Inspector for Public Works Department. Genessis earned $39,595 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Nataly Ornelas is a Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,304.
Safety Assistant/Public Works Department
Jon Mellone holds the role of Safety Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,066.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Luis Funes serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,902.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Nareh Aboolian holds the role of Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,781.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Troy Reyes serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,423.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ingrid Camacho Aviles serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,388.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Servando Soto-Romero works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Servando earned $38,360 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Dorian Arnold is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $37,806.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Roberto Garcia works as a Senior Water Service Worker for Public Works Department. Roberto earned $37,735 in 2025.