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
Highest-paid first / page 9
Sweeper Oper/Public Works
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Chennel Tate works as a Sweeper Oper for Public Works. Chennel earned $54,888 in 2025.
Sweeper Oper/Public Works
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Delois Tate is a Sweeper Oper at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $54,888.
Sweeper Oper/Public Works
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At Public Works, Lester Walton serves as a Sweeper Oper. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,888.
Sweeper Oper/Public Works
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Rickie Wilson is a Sweeper Oper at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $54,888.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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Anthony Clinton holds the role of Pollution Control Inspector at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,858.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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Curtis Darden is a Pollution Control Inspector at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $54,858.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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Kio Gillum holds the role of Pollution Control Inspector at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,858.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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Ryne Garner is a Pollution Control Inspector at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $54,858.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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Lawrence Hastings works as a Pollution Control Inspector for Public Works. Lawrence earned $54,858 in 2025.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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Timothy Harris holds the role of Pollution Control Inspector at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,858.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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Devontay Hunter is a Pollution Control Inspector at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $54,858.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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Jermaine Hobson works as a Pollution Control Inspector for Public Works. Jermaine earned $54,858 in 2025.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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Jeffrey Jamerson works as a Pollution Control Inspector for Public Works. Jeffrey earned $54,858 in 2025.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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Terrance Leonard works as a Pollution Control Inspector for Public Works. Terrance earned $54,858 in 2025.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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At Public Works, David Kimball Iv serves as a Pollution Control Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,858.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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James Lowe holds the role of Pollution Control Inspector at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,858.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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At Public Works, Gabriel Mckenzie serves as a Pollution Control Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,858.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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Gregory Parker works as a Pollution Control Inspector for Public Works. Gregory earned $54,858 in 2025.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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At Public Works, Randall Robbins serves as a Pollution Control Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,858.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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At Public Works, Larry Richard serves as a Pollution Control Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,858.
Pollution Control Inspector/Public Works
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Thomas Wray works as a Pollution Control Inspector for Public Works. Thomas earned $54,858 in 2025.
Waste Water Treatment Mechanical Trainee/Public Works
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Derrick Bouey works as a Waste Water Treatment Mechanical Trainee for Public Works. Derrick earned $53,762 in 2025.
Waste Water Treatment Mechanical Trainee/Public Works
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Nathan Cappleman holds the role of Waste Water Treatment Mechanical Trainee at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,762.
Waste Water Treatment Mechanical Trainee/Public Works
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Brandon Walker holds the role of Waste Water Treatment Mechanical Trainee at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,762.
Waste Water Treatment Mechanical Trainee/Public Works
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At Public Works, Aaron Varnadoe serves as a Waste Water Treatment Mechanical Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,762.
Waste Water Treatment Mechanical Trainee/Public Works
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At Public Works, Gavin Williams serves as a Waste Water Treatment Mechanical Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,762.
Environmental Enforcement Officer/Public Works
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At Public Works, Dorothy Butler serves as a Environmental Enforcement Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,572.
Environmental Enforcement Officer/Public Works
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At Public Works, Timothy Gardner serves as a Environmental Enforcement Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,572.
Environmental Enforcement Officer/Public Works
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Tracy Harwell is a Environmental Enforcement Officer at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $53,572.
Environmental Enforcement Officer/Public Works
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At Public Works, Rolando Hill serves as a Environmental Enforcement Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,572.
Environmental Enforcement Officer/Public Works
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Iasia Johnson works as a Environmental Enforcement Officer for Public Works. Iasia earned $53,572 in 2025.
Environmental Enforcement Officer/Public Works
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At Public Works, Tajmah Lewis serves as a Environmental Enforcement Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,572.
Environmental Enforcement Officer/Public Works
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Alexis Powell holds the role of Environmental Enforcement Officer at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,572.
Environmental Enforcement Officer/Public Works
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Naeem Rashada holds the role of Environmental Enforcement Officer at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,572.
Environmental Enforcement Officer/Public Works
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At Public Works, Jacqueline Walker serves as a Environmental Enforcement Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,572.
Environmental Enforcement Officer/Public Works
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Michael Ward works as a Environmental Enforcement Officer for Public Works. Michael earned $53,572 in 2025.
Environmental Enforcement Officer/Public Works
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Corletta Tipton is a Environmental Enforcement Officer at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $53,572.
Environmental Enforcement Officer/Public Works
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At Public Works, Erika Toney serves as a Environmental Enforcement Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,572.
Environmental Enforcement Officer/Public Works
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Shinequa White works as a Environmental Enforcement Officer for Public Works. Shinequa earned $53,572 in 2025.
Commercial Building Inspector/Public Works
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Quayuanna Bills works as a Commercial Building Inspector for Public Works. Quayuanna earned $53,512 in 2025.