City of Los Angeles / Water and Power / Materials Testing Technician

Job-title file

Materials Testing Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

18 employees hold this title in Water and Power. Median total compensation for the role is $98,648, below the department median of $106,911.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $98,648
Agency median: $106,911
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$68,238$111,028+

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

How total compensation varies among the 18 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.

Compare departments

This role across City of Los Angeles

Materials Testing Technician is held in 2 City of Los Angeles departments. In Water and Power, the median of $98,648 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Works - Sanitation

$1,494 · 1

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

Compare jurisdictions

Materials Testing Technician beyond City of Los Angeles

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In City of Los Angeles, the median of $96,527 ranks #2 of 2. See Materials Testing Technician across all of City of Los Angeles →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Las Vegas

$123,902 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Materials Testing Technician roles 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.

Same department

Other job titles in Water and Power

Building Repairer 74
Carpenter 71
Civil Engineering Associate 468
Commercial Field Representative 123
Commercial Service Supervisor 104
Construction Asbestos Worker X 70
Construction Carpenter X 95
Construction Electrical Helper 70
Construction Electrical Mechanic 154
Construction Helper X 116
Custodian 160
Custodian Service Representative 794
Cvl Engineering Drafting Technician 94
Electric Distribution Mechanic 535
Electric Service Representative 80
Electric Station Operator 249
Electrical Craft Helper 333
Electrical Distribution Mechanical Supervisor 106
Electrical Engineer 127
Electrical Engineering Associate 732
Electrical Mechanic 488
Electrical Mechanic Supervisor 94
Electrical Repairer 82
Electrical Services Manager 96
Electrical Test Technician 130
Equipment Operator 128
Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic 96
Heavy Duty Truck Operator 93
Maintenance Construction Helper 262
Management Analyst 296
Mechanical Engineering Associate 186
Meter Reader 165
Power Engineering Manager 61
Principal Clerk Utility 113
Programmer Analyst 168
Security Officer 282
Senior Administrative Clerk 560
Senior Commercial Field Representative 84
Senior Electrical Mechanic 73
Senior Utility Accountant 88
Steam Plant Assistant 132
Steam Plant Operator 84
Stm Plant Maintenance Mechanic 57
Storekeeper 106
Student Engineer 60
Student Engineering 60
Student Worker 86
Systems Analyst 95
Systems Programmer 126
Ug Distribution Construction Mechanic 109
Utility Accountant 73
Utility Administrator 172
Utility Executive Secretary 58
Utility Pre-Craft Trainee 125
Utility Services Manager 69
Utility Services Specialist 158
Warehouse & Toolroom Worker 92
Water Utility Supervisor 89
Water Utility Worker 302
Waterworks Engineer 57

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Alex Chua

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$111,528

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $61,410
Overtime: $14,722
Other pay: $3,651
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $111,528
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP303332353038
Row ID: 25WP303332353038FT

Alex Chua is a Materials Testing Technician at Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,528. They are represented by 2.

Son Nguyen

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$110,057

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $56,517
Overtime: $17,433
Other pay: $4,363
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $110,057
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393734353533
Row ID: 25WP393734353533FT

Son Nguyen works as a Materials Testing Technician for Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Son earned $110,057 in 2025. They are represented by 2.

Mario Espinoza

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$109,397

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $61,411
Overtime: $15,958
Other pay: $3,559
Benefits: $28,468
Total compensation: $109,397
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333935303632
Row ID: 25WP333935303632FT

Mario Espinoza is a Materials Testing Technician at Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,397. They are represented by 2.

Anthony Hollman

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$108,802

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $56,526
Overtime: $13,055
Other pay: $7,452
Benefits: $31,769
Total compensation: $108,802
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP383539313835
Row ID: 25WP383539313835FT

Anthony Hollman holds the role of Materials Testing Technician at Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,802. Their bargaining unit is 2.

Juan Franco

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$106,619

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $61,397
Overtime: $11,511
Other pay: $2,091
Benefits: $31,620
Total compensation: $106,619
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363536363037
Row ID: 25WP363536363037FT

At Water and Power, Juan Franco serves as a Materials Testing Technician within Technical Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,619. Their bargaining unit is 2.

Brandon Weaver

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$106,271

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $56,529
Overtime: $17,048
Other pay: $925
Benefits: $31,769
Total compensation: $106,271
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363430353730
Row ID: 25WP363430353730FT

Brandon Weaver works as a Materials Testing Technician for Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $106,271 in 2025. Union affiliation: 2.

Mark Stapel

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$102,650

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $61,406
Overtime: $17,948
Other pay: $925
Benefits: $22,370
Total compensation: $102,650
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363239303538
Row ID: 25WP363239303538FT

Mark Stapel works as a Materials Testing Technician for Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $102,650 in 2025. Union affiliation: 2.

Ming Cheng

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$100,951

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $49,634
Overtime: $15,964
Other pay: $6,884
Benefits: $28,468
Total compensation: $100,951
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363038333138
Row ID: 25WP363038333138FT

At Water and Power, Ming Cheng serves as a Materials Testing Technician within Technical Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,951. Their bargaining unit is 2.

Mario Grisanti

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$98,811

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $55,037
Overtime: $9,156
Other pay: $2,873
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $98,811
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363134333531
Row ID: 25WP363134333531FT

At Water and Power, Mario Grisanti serves as a Materials Testing Technician within Technical Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,811. They are represented by 2.

John Duong

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$98,485

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $58,001
Overtime: $10,698
Other pay: $1,317
Benefits: $28,468
Total compensation: $98,485
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373538383832
Row ID: 25WP373538383832FT

At Water and Power, John Duong serves as a Materials Testing Technician within Technical Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,485. Union affiliation: 2.

Jesus Lim

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$98,322

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $61,411
Overtime: $11,117
Other pay: $3,424
Benefits: $22,370
Total compensation: $98,322
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP353432383835
Row ID: 25WP353432383835FT

Jesus Lim works as a Materials Testing Technician for Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $98,322 in 2025. They are represented by 2.

Francisco Morales

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$96,720

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $56,529
Overtime: $14,076
Other pay: $3,744
Benefits: $22,370
Total compensation: $96,720
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363137313133
Row ID: 25WP363137313133FT

Francisco Morales holds the role of Materials Testing Technician at Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,720. Their bargaining unit is 2.

Jonathan Moxley

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$96,527

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $53,775
Overtime: $10,206
Other pay: $777
Benefits: $31,769
Total compensation: $96,527
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343137303737
Row ID: 25WP343137303737FT

At Water and Power, Jonathan Moxley serves as a Materials Testing Technician within Technical Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,527. Union affiliation: 2.

Joshua Holmes

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$93,547

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $56,529
Overtime: $11,506
Other pay: $14,470
Benefits: $11,043
Total compensation: $93,547
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393432363336
Row ID: 25WP393432363336FT

Joshua Holmes holds the role of Materials Testing Technician at Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,547. Union affiliation: 2.

Edith Martinez

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$84,889

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $56,530
Overtime: $4,640
Other pay: $1,348
Benefits: $22,370
Total compensation: $84,889
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393536353038
Row ID: 25WP393536353038FT

Edith Martinez holds the role of Materials Testing Technician at Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,889. Union affiliation: 2.

Joy Encarnacion

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$83,563

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $54,757
Overtime: $14,353
Other pay: $3,271
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $83,563
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333333363833
Row ID: 25WP333333363833FT

Joy Encarnacion is a Materials Testing Technician at Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,563. They are represented by 2.

Joesernest Manalo

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$73,829

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $57,987
Overtime: $658
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $73,829
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP353434373630
Row ID: 25WP353434373630FT

Joesernest Manalo is a Materials Testing Technician at Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,829. Union affiliation: 2.

Lydia Alegria

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,238

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $56,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $525
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $68,238
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323930393831
Row ID: 25WP323930393831FT

Lydia Alegria is a Materials Testing Technician at Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,238. They are represented by 2.