City of Memphis / Public Works
Agency file
The Public Works is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 771 employees with median total compensation of $52,367; the highest distinct record was $163,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 771 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,367) — 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 $78,438 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $38,480. 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
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Public Works Director/Public Works
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Scott Morgan works as a Public Works Director for Public Works. Scott earned $163,000 in 2025.
Public Works Director Deputy/Public Works
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Joy Touliatos is a Public Works Director Deputy at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $129,454.
Neighborhood Improv Admr Senior/Public Works
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Melanie Neal holds the role of Neighborhood Improv Admr Senior at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,712.
Maintenance Admr Senior/Public Works
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David Howell is a Maintenance Admr Senior at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $122,712.
Environmental Compliance Admr/Public Works
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Tasha King-Davis is a Environmental Compliance Admr at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $109,294.
Neighborhood Improv Admr/Public Works
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At Public Works, Marticus Muhammad serves as a Neighborhood Improv Admr. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,294.
Environmental Const_Admin Admr/Public Works
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Christopher Morrical is a Environmental Const_Admin Admr at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $109,294.
Pw Operations Admr/Public Works
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Mary Daniels holds the role of Pw Operations Admr at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,294.
Waste Collect Fac Admr/Public Works
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Robert Dodson works as a Waste Collect Fac Admr for Public Works. Robert earned $109,294 in 2025.
Wtp_Facilities Admr/Public Works
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Donald Hudgins holds the role of Wtp_Facilities Admr at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,294.
Neighborhood Improv Admr/Public Works
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James Rosser is a Neighborhood Improv Admr at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $109,294.
Street Maintenance Admr/Public Works
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Jonathan Whitfield holds the role of Street Maintenance Admr at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,294.
Drain Maintenance Admr/Public Works
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Jameelah White holds the role of Drain Maintenance Admr at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,294.
Wtp Manager/Public Works
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At Public Works, Christopher Luss serves as a Wtp Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,046.
Wtp Manager/Public Works
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Michael Brower holds the role of Wtp Manager at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,046.
Wtp Manager/Public Works
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Derek Mcelroy works as a Wtp Manager for Public Works. Derek earned $104,046 in 2025.