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 95
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Everett Meeks works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Everett earned $37,733 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Sheerag Bedrosian holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,493.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Ignacio Corona holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,382.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Cody Chan holds the role of Student Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,332.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Henry Janczewski holds the role of Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,292.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Michael Saucedo Iii works as a Student Worker for Public Works Department. Michael earned $37,245 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Ariana Amezcua works as a Student Professional Worker I for Public Works Department. Ariana earned $37,173 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jose Peralta is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,784.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Oscar Moreno holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,730.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brittany Phan serves as a Student Professional Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,646.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Felicitas Aguilera works as a Administrative Assistant III for Public Works Department. Felicitas earned $36,497 in 2025.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Riccardo Marquez is a Helper,Electrical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,423.
Engineering Testing Aid III/Public Works Department
Amir Kunwar is a Engineering Testing Aid III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,305.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Emilio Gomez is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,288.
Safety Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Pertchoui Grigorian serves as a Safety Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,262.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jared Stephenson works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jared earned $36,262 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Adrianna Garcia serves as a Student Professional Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,211.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Brandon Yokeley holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,871.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Kammy Chang works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Kammy earned $35,742 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Angel Anaya works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Angel earned $35,662 in 2025.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Harrison Hyatt works as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II for Public Works Department. Harrison earned $35,539 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jacquline Garcia serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,524.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Salvador Vasquez is a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,299.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cesar Donis Jr serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,445.
Public Information Officer I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Steven Frasher serves as a Public Information Officer I. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,299.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Edward Mckee works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Edward earned $34,290 in 2025.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Mark Baez holds the role of Helper,Electrical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,131.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Thomas Rodriguez Iii holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,076.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Helen Lam is a Accounting Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $34,059.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Reginald Thornton holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,924.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michele Gonzalez serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,757.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Jose Melendez Jr works as a Water Service Worker for Public Works Department. Jose earned $33,711 in 2025.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cristian Martinez Garcia serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,282.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Hita serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,257.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Brandon Roca is a Student Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33,181.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Samuel Crowder holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,895.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Darby Debruhl holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,804.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Tamaul Sinegal works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Tamaul earned $32,649 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Phuong Pham serves as a Civil Engineering Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,311.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Naomi Fraijo is a Student Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $32,283.