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 99
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Jacqueline Moreno holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,906.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Andres Munoz serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,879.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Ryan Mena works as a Student Worker for Public Works Department. Ryan earned $16,867 in 2025.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Valerie Rivas serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,700.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Bethany Bazemore holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,591.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Amelia Kakish holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,509.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Napoleon Tomasino works as a Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Napoleon earned $16,378 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Juaquin Esqueda serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,307.
Assistant Dam Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sammy Villegas serves as a Assistant Dam Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,623.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Santiago Gomez serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,472.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Nickoles Vargas is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $15,274.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
James Carpenter works as a Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. James earned $14,999 in 2025.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Shadiamon Stevens is a Student Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $14,957.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Haik Aslanyan is a Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $14,909.
Public Information Associate/Public Works Department
Alexander Bai is a Public Information Associate at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $14,886.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Christiano Dangelo works as a Survey Technician I for Public Works Department. Christiano earned $14,833 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Moices De Paz Camposeco holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,830.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Diego Contreras works as a Civil Engineering Student for Public Works Department. Diego earned $14,611 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jerry Roby serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,602.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Lisa Marie Chavez holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,301.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brianna Barreto serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,071.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Jose Maria Reyes works as a Engineering Aid III for Public Works Department. Jose earned $14,067 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Jennifer Marquez holds the role of Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,034.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Michelle Ramirez Leon holds the role of Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,958.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Stacy Hobdy serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,549.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Roberto Castro works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Roberto earned $12,489 in 2025.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Anofre Tapia holds the role of Student Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,361.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nabil Rao serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,322.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Timothy Lim works as a Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Timothy earned $11,659 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Jason Medina works as a Civil Engineering Student for Public Works Department. Jason earned $11,649 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Daniel Macey works as a Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $11,614 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Javier Estevez Ramirez works as a Civil Engineering Student for Public Works Department. Javier earned $11,609 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Leo Shahbazian holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,605.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Andrew Hernandez is a Road Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,567.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Oscar Montiel works as a Civil Engineering Student for Public Works Department. Oscar earned $11,430 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Caden Reilly holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,131.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marcelo Almario serves as a Student Professional Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,034.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Taylor Sanders works as a Student Worker for Public Works Department. Taylor earned $10,980 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Angel serves as a Civil Engineering Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,885.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Arath Orona is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,781.