City of Los Angeles / Water and Power / Cement Finisher

Job-title file

Cement Finisher

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

15 employees hold this title in Water and Power. Median total compensation for the role is $107,858, above the department median of $106,911.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $107,858
Agency median: $106,911
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$82,915$119,463+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 15 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Cement Finisher pay vs. the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area

Across all employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area, the median wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers — about 7,810 people — is $63,790. Water and Power pays a median base salary of $55,796 for this role, 13% below that figure — about the 33rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Water and Power sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$46,160

$52,210

$63,790

$83,910

$99,420

Water and Power median · $55,796

The bar is the range of annual wages for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers across every employer in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Water and Power’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers — about 206,170 people — is $57,020. Water and Power’s median base salary is 2% below that national figure, about the 47th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$39,190

$47,010

$57,020

$66,870

$85,480

Water and Power median · $55,796

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Water and Power is $107,858, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across City of Los Angeles

Cement Finisher is held in 7 City of Los Angeles departments. In Water and Power, the median of $107,858 ranks #7 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Works - Street Services

$143,305 · 87

Recreation and Parks

$139,504 · 5

Transportation

$134,572 · 3

Airports

$133,515 · 3

Public Works - Street Lighting

$124,575 · 3

Zoo

$110,973 · 2

Median total compensation for the Cement Finisher role in other City of Los Angelesdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Cement Finisher beyond City of Los Angeles

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In City of Los Angeles, the median of $137,674 ranks #1 of 10. See Cement Finisher across all of City of Los Angeles →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Chicago

$110,448 · 45

City of Milwaukee

$97,714 · 7

City of Seattle

$89,336 · 19

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$72,189 · 5

City of Cincinnati

$71,903 · 10

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

$60,086 · 5

City of Baltimore

$40,153 · 62

City of Philadelphia

$17,091 · 29

Median total compensation for comparable Cement Finisherroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jesus Orozco-Perez

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$120,484

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $56,584
Overtime: $30,299
Other pay: $1,830
Benefits: $31,769
Total compensation: $120,484
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333633343330
Row ID: 25WP333633343330FT

At Water and Power, Jesus Orozco-Perez serves as a Cement Finisher within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,484. Union affiliation: 8.

Jesse Gallegos

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$116,839

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $56,308
Overtime: $27,400
Other pay: $1,386
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $116,839
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343134363034
Row ID: 25WP343134363034FT

Jesse Gallegos holds the role of Cement Finisher at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,839. Union affiliation: 8.

Gustavo Soto Luevano

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$116,679

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $55,361
Overtime: $27,886
Other pay: $1,687
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $116,679
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373130353638
Row ID: 25WP373130353638FT

At Water and Power, Gustavo Soto Luevano serves as a Cement Finisher within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,679. They are represented by 8.

Leonard Gutierrez

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$113,203

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $53,964
Overtime: $21,185
Other pay: $6,284
Benefits: $31,769
Total compensation: $113,203
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393630333134
Row ID: 25WP393630333134FT

At Water and Power, Leonard Gutierrez serves as a Cement Finisher within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,203. Union affiliation: 8.

Ernesto Lozano

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$112,854

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $56,850
Overtime: $22,707
Other pay: $1,553
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $112,854
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333038333431
Row ID: 25WP333038333431FT

Ernesto Lozano is a Cement Finisher at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,854. They are represented by 8.

Christopher Gaines

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$109,990

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $56,761
Overtime: $27,424
Other pay: $3,131
Benefits: $22,673
Total compensation: $109,990
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363537313833
Row ID: 25WP363537313833FT

Christopher Gaines is a Cement Finisher at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,990. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Christian Quijas

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$109,958

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $56,970
Overtime: $20,493
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $109,958
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333131313935
Row ID: 25WP333131313935FT

Christian Quijas works as a Cement Finisher for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Christian earned $109,958 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Fredy Peralta Lopez

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$107,858

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $55,597
Overtime: $25,645
Other pay: $4,245
Benefits: $22,370
Total compensation: $107,858
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363331383731
Row ID: 25WP363331383731FT

Fredy Peralta Lopez is a Cement Finisher at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,858. Union affiliation: 8.

Alex Amescua

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$104,470

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $55,796
Overtime: $23,138
Other pay: $4,217
Benefits: $21,318
Total compensation: $104,470
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323637383736
Row ID: 25WP323637383736FT

At Water and Power, Alex Amescua serves as a Cement Finisher within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,470. Their bargaining unit is 8.

John Pasos

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$103,982

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $49,473
Overtime: $24,789
Other pay: $1,252
Benefits: $28,468
Total compensation: $103,982
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323838313131
Row ID: 25WP323838313131FT

John Pasos is a Cement Finisher at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $103,982. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Steven Alcantar

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$103,782

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $55,216
Overtime: $16,122
Other pay: $700
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $103,782
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323138363535
Row ID: 25WP323138363535FT

Steven Alcantar holds the role of Cement Finisher at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,782. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Mark Tucker

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$100,055

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $56,585
Overtime: $13,453
Other pay: $861
Benefits: $29,155
Total compensation: $100,055
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333934313132
Row ID: 25WP333934313132FT

At Water and Power, Mark Tucker serves as a Cement Finisher within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,055. They are represented by 8.

Armando Reina

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$92,905

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $55,207
Overtime: $18,797
Other pay: $2,178
Benefits: $16,724
Total compensation: $92,905
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333036383333
Row ID: 25WP333036383333FT

Armando Reina is a Cement Finisher at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,905. They are represented by 8.

Johnny Chavez

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$84,723

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $55,216
Overtime: $10,965
Other pay: $575
Benefits: $17,967
Total compensation: $84,723
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393837353939
Row ID: 25WP393837353939FT

Johnny Chavez holds the role of Cement Finisher at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,723. They are represented by 8.

Samuel Robles

Cement Finisher/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$82,915

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $57,148
Overtime: $13,783
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $82,915
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3353-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363938313535
Row ID: 25WP363938313535FT

Samuel Robles holds the role of Cement Finisher at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,915. Their bargaining unit is 8.