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 97
Supvg Highway Engineering Specialist II/Public Works Department
Joaquin Herrera holds the role of Supvg Highway Engineering Specialist II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,754.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Robert Cockrell Jr works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Robert earned $27,625 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Daniel Alvarez is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $27,479.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Manoela Oprisan works as a Student Worker for Public Works Department. Manoela earned $27,451 in 2025.
Accounting Technician I/Public Works Department
Roberto Molina holds the role of Accounting Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,416.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Reinaldo Reyes Jr works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Reinaldo earned $27,355 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Hector Pellegrin holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,320.
Veteran Intern, Administrative Support/Public Works Department
Ryan Prado is a Veteran Intern, Administrative Support at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $27,263.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Xavier Montoya works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Xavier earned $27,176 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Arlet Abramian holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,990.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Daniel De La Mora works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $26,971 in 2025.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brian Gaeta serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,431.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Marco Vargas Alejo holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,345.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Diana Urias holds the role of Student Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,119.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Howard Funes is a Helper,Electrical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,114.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Armando Vargas is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,038.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Jonathan Muradyan works as a Student Professional Worker I for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $25,795 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alfredo Beltran Ii serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,465.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Ronnie Devera works as a Senior Water Service Worker for Public Works Department. Ronnie earned $25,190 in 2025.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Valeria Gonzalez serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,071.
Dispatcher I/Public Works Department
Yajleel Espinosa works as a Dispatcher I for Public Works Department. Yajleel earned $25,041 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Richard Perez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Richard earned $25,007 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Moises Lopez serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,923.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Cesar Gomez Alvarez works as a Civil Engineering Student for Public Works Department. Cesar earned $24,849 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Brian Ku is a Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $24,463.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sandra Gordon serves as a Building Permit Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,156.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kari Andres serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,878.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Travon Payne is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,844.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Manuel Gonzalez is a Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,803.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
David Perez holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,777.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Daniel Garcia works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $23,494 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jeremy Rentch holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,426.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Elaine Mendez is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,124.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Liana Gerigorian is a Student Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,047.
Bricklayer/Public Works Department
Neftali Juarez holds the role of Bricklayer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,038.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lia Gerigorian serves as a Student Professional Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,971.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Ezequiel Hernandez Jr holds the role of Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,959.
Safety Inspector/Public Works Department
Jacquelyne Tucker is a Safety Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,870.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
David Gamboa Diaz holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,696.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Victor Soto is a Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,511.