City of Los Angeles / Water and Power / Public Relations Specialist

Job-title file

Public Relations Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

21 employees hold this title in Water and Power. Median total compensation for the role is $83,529, below the department median of $106,911.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $83,529
Agency median: $106,911
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$16,007$109,218+

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

How total compensation varies among the 21 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

Public Relations Specialist 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 Public Relations Specialists — about 11,910 people — is $79,860. Water and Power pays a median base salary of $61,842 for this role, 23% below that figure — about the 23rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Water and Power sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$48,090

$63,550

$79,860

$105,980

$136,870

Water and Power median · $61,842

The bar is the range of annual wages for Public Relations Specialists 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 Public Relations Specialists — about 283,380 people — is $74,750. Water and Power’s median base salary is 17% below that national figure, about the 33rd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

Water and Power median · $61,842

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.

Computed over the 18 of 21 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Water and Power is $83,529, 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 jurisdictions

Public Relations Specialist beyond City of Los Angeles

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In City of Los Angeles, the median of $85,221 ranks #1 of 4. See Public Relations Specialist across all of City of Los Angeles →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Florida

$73,542 · 9

Missouri

$35,859 · 51

City of Philadelphia

$17,645 · 27

Median total compensation for comparable Public Relations Specialist 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

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Claudia Rodriguez

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$112,978

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $63,821
Overtime: $14,242
Other pay: $3,170
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $112,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-4
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP313830393030
Row ID: 25WP313830393030FT

Claudia Rodriguez is a Public Relations Specialist at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,978. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Albert Rodriguez

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$103,579

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $70,108
Overtime: $1,505
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $31,765
Total compensation: $103,579
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393836393035
Row ID: 25WP393836393035FT

At Water and Power, Albert Rodriguez serves as a Public Relations Specialist within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,579. Union affiliation: 4.

Vanessa Lopez

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$100,944

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $68,396
Overtime: $4,515
Other pay: $708
Benefits: $27,325
Total compensation: $100,944
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363130393236
Row ID: 25WP363130393236FT

Vanessa Lopez is a Public Relations Specialist at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,944. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Dawn Cotterell

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$99,490

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $68,396
Overtime: $3,349
Other pay: $420
Benefits: $27,325
Total compensation: $99,490
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323531333331
Row ID: 25WP323531333331FT

At Water and Power, Dawn Cotterell serves as a Public Relations Specialist within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,490. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Emily Rose Oachs

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$99,271

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $68,382
Overtime: $855
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $29,934
Total compensation: $99,271
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373337323738
Row ID: 25WP373337323738FT

Emily Rose Oachs is a Public Relations Specialist at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,271. Union affiliation: 4.

Lesly Figueroa

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$93,535

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $59,511
Overtime: $9,404
Other pay: $2,278
Benefits: $22,342
Total compensation: $93,535
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333033393534
Row ID: 25WP333033393534FT

At Water and Power, Lesly Figueroa serves as a Public Relations Specialist within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,535. Union affiliation: 4.

Kalei Munoz

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$93,304

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $59,862
Overtime: $2,899
Other pay: $675
Benefits: $29,869
Total compensation: $93,304
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-3
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333136363339
Row ID: 25WP333136363339FT

Kalei Munoz holds the role of Public Relations Specialist at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,304. They are represented by 4.

Mia Rose Wong

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$92,940

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $72,158
Overtime: $2,106
Other pay: $709
Benefits: $17,967
Total compensation: $92,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343539313838
Row ID: 25WP343539313838FT

Mia Rose Wong is a Public Relations Specialist at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,940. They are represented by 4.

Pamela Workman

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$90,291

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $56,410
Overtime: $1,955
Other pay: $182
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $90,291
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP353538323233
Row ID: 25WP353538323233FT

Pamela Workman works as a Public Relations Specialist for Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $90,291 in 2025. They are represented by 4.

Lourdes Rodriguez

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$85,336

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $70,145
Overtime: $3,628
Other pay: $379
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $85,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393738323539
Row ID: 25WP393738323539FT

Lourdes Rodriguez is a Public Relations Specialist at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,336. They are represented by 4.

Michael Ventre

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$83,529

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $66,741
Overtime: $4,366
Other pay: $677
Benefits: $11,744
Total compensation: $83,529
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP313335393331
Row ID: 25WP313335393331FT

At Water and Power, Michael Ventre serves as a Public Relations Specialist within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,529. Union affiliation: 4.

Vonda Paige

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$83,007

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $68,398
Overtime: $2,276
Other pay: $588
Benefits: $11,744
Total compensation: $83,007
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP303836303736
Row ID: 25WP303836303736FT

Vonda Paige is a Public Relations Specialist at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,007. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Leah Mckenzie

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$75,761

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $54,118
Overtime: $4,546
Other pay: $1,117
Benefits: $15,980
Total compensation: $75,761
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP383938383332
Row ID: 25WP383938383332FT

Leah Mckenzie works as a Public Relations Specialist for Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Leah earned $75,761 in 2025. They are represented by 4.

Ann Holman

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$69,565

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $54,131
Overtime: $2,957
Other pay: $327
Benefits: $12,151
Total compensation: $69,565
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333039323136
Row ID: 25WP333039323136FT

Ann Holman holds the role of Public Relations Specialist at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,565. Union affiliation: 4.

Terinn Holman

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$67,810

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $54,596
Overtime: $652
Other pay: $411
Benefits: $12,151
Total compensation: $67,810
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333234313031
Row ID: 25WP333234313031FT

Terinn Holman works as a Public Relations Specialist for Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Terinn earned $67,810 in 2025. Union affiliation: 4.

Riana Basuel

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$66,100

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $54,362
Overtime: $629
Other pay: $354
Benefits: $10,755
Total compensation: $66,100
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393233313533
Row ID: 25WP393233313533FT

At Water and Power, Riana Basuel serves as a Public Relations Specialist within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,100. They are represented by 4.

Sandra Robles

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$65,403

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $57,326
Overtime: $1,687
Other pay: $743
Benefits: $5,646
Total compensation: $65,403
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP313434343533
Row ID: 25WP313434343533FT

Sandra Robles works as a Public Relations Specialist for Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $65,403 in 2025. They are represented by 4.

Samantha Maurice-Africa

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$45,792

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $38,904
Overtime: $2,834
Other pay: $289
Benefits: $3,764
Total compensation: $45,792
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343638333731
Row ID: 25WP343638333731FT

At Water and Power, Samantha Maurice-Africa serves as a Public Relations Specialist within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,792. They are represented by 4.

Shannen Roberts

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$36,736

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $20,640
Overtime: $189
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $15,857
Total compensation: $36,736
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333532393034
Row ID: 25WP333532393034FT

Shannen Roberts works as a Public Relations Specialist for Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Shannen earned $36,736 in 2025. They are represented by 4.

Riannon Trutanich

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$32,347

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $10,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,510
Benefits: $85
Total compensation: $32,347
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323138323736
Row ID: 25WP323138323736FT

Riannon Trutanich is a Public Relations Specialist at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $32,347. They are represented by 4.

Thomas Carter

Public Relations Specialist/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$16,007

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $15,857
Total compensation: $16,007
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1785-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP353332333930
Row ID: 25WP353332333930FT

At Water and Power, Thomas Carter serves as a Public Relations Specialist within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,007. Their bargaining unit is 4.