City of Milwaukee / Dpw-Water-Distribution

Agency file

Dpw-Water-Distribution

Source file: City of Milwaukee — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Dpw-Water-Distribution operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.

In 2025, this agency had 136 employees with median total compensation of $68,870; the highest distinct record was $136,359.

Year: 2025
Employees: 136
Median total: $68,870
Highest record: $136,359

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$2,016$110,098+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 136 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($68,870) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $5,969 (9%)
Other — $61,412 (91%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$29,107

$57,631

$68,870

$86,323

$93,287

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $93,287 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $29,107. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Water Repair Worker 2

26 · $63,083

Water Repair Worker 3

23 · $73,510

Water Repair Crew Leader

16 · $91,062

Water Repair Worker 1

15 · $29,741

Water Field Supervisor

14 · $84,254

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 9

Jose Escobar

Water Repair Worker/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2023 total comp

$18,119

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $3,339
Other pay: $14,780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,119
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 1075DC
Termination Date: Mar 17, 2023

Jose Escobar is a Water Repair Worker at Dpw-Water-Distribution. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $18,119.

Kiara Smith

Water Repair Worker 1/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2025 total comp

$17,509

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,607
Other pay: $15,902
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,509
Hourly rate: $25
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 7559DC
Termination Date: Sep 26, 2025

Kiara Smith works as a Water Repair Worker 1 for Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. Kiara earned $17,509 in 2025.

Anthony Rivera

Water Repair Worker/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2019 total comp

$16,876

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $16
Other pay: $16,861
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,876
Hourly rate: $22
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 1075DC
Termination Date: Aug 7, 2019

Anthony Rivera is a Water Repair Worker at Dpw-Water-Distribution. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $16,876.

Brian Singleton

Water Distrib Repair Worker I/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2020 total comp

$16,733

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,148
Other pay: $15,585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,733
Hourly rate: $19
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 0876DC
Termination Date: Apr 23, 2020
Vacation Payout: $327

Brian Singleton holds the role of Water Distrib Repair Worker I at Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $16,733.

Anthony Brzozowski

Water Distribution Utility Inv/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2021 total comp

$16,686

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $274
Other pay: $16,412
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,686
Hourly rate: $24
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 1043DC
Sick Payout: $429
Termination Date: Mar 30, 2021
Vacation Payout: $303

Anthony Brzozowski holds the role of Water Distribution Utility Inv at Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $16,686.

Osyed Salem

Water Repair Worker 2/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2025 total comp

$16,396

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,219
Other pay: $15,177
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,396
Hourly rate: $27
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 7560DC
Termination Date: Mar 19, 2025
Vacation Payout: $105

Osyed Salem works as a Water Repair Worker 2 for Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. Osyed earned $16,396 in 2025.

Frederick Pugh

Water Distrib Repair Worker I/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2020 total comp

$15,095

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,095
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,095
Hourly rate: $19
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 0876DC
Termination Date: Jun 26, 2020

Frederick Pugh holds the role of Water Distrib Repair Worker I at Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $15,095.

Corneal Mayes

Water Repair Worker 1/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2023 total comp

$14,865

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,466
Other pay: $13,399
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,865
Hourly rate: $24
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 7559DC
Termination Date: Oct 27, 2023

Corneal Mayes works as a Water Repair Worker 1 for Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. Corneal earned $14,865 in 2023.

Lisa Henderson

Communications Assistant III/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2019 total comp

$13,958

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,007
Other pay: $12,951
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,958
Hourly rate: $21
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 0427DC

Lisa Henderson holds the role of Communications Assistant III at Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $13,958.

Gordon Payne

City Laborer/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2022 total comp

$13,785

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $79
Other pay: $13,706
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,785
Hourly rate: $19
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 1013DC
Termination Date: Nov 8, 2022

Gordon Payne holds the role of City Laborer at Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $13,785.

Kyle Britt

Water Distrib Repair Worker I/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2021 total comp

$13,645

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $41
Other pay: $13,603
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,645
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 0876DC
Termination Date: Jul 16, 2021

Kyle Britt is a Water Distrib Repair Worker I at Dpw-Water-Distribution. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $13,645.

Dre Sellers

City Laborer/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2019 total comp

$13,466

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11
Other pay: $13,455
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,466
Hourly rate: $16
Employment type: Less Than Half Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 1013DC
Termination Date: Nov 27, 2019

Dre Sellers is a City Laborer at Dpw-Water-Distribution. They work less than half time. 2019 total compensation came to $13,466.

James Thao

Water Distrib Repair Worker I/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2021 total comp

$13,315

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,855
Other pay: $11,460
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,315
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 0876DC
Termination Date: Sep 30, 2021

At Dpw-Water-Distribution, James Thao serves as a Water Distrib Repair Worker I. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $13,315.

Dragan Pavlovic

Water Repair Worker 2/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2023 total comp

$13,087

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,198
Other pay: $11,888
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,087
Hourly rate: $26
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 7560DC
Termination Date: Nov 30, 2023

At Dpw-Water-Distribution, Dragan Pavlovic serves as a Water Repair Worker 2. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,087.

Steven Briggs Jr

Water Distrib Repair Worker I/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2021 total comp

$12,493

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,493
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,493
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 0876DC
Termination Date: Oct 29, 2021

At Dpw-Water-Distribution, Steven Briggs Jr serves as a Water Distrib Repair Worker I. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $12,493.

Jeremy Kukowski

Water Repair Worker/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2020 total comp

$12,235

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $722
Other pay: $11,513
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,235
Hourly rate: $22
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 1075DC
Termination Date: Mar 6, 2020
Vacation Payout: $184

At Dpw-Water-Distribution, Jeremy Kukowski serves as a Water Repair Worker. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $12,235.

Davis Brown Jr

Water Distrib Repair Worker I/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2021 total comp

$12,204

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,085
Other pay: $11,119
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,204
Hourly rate: $19
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 0876DC
Termination Date: Mar 19, 2021
Vacation Payout: $56

Davis Brown Jr is a Water Distrib Repair Worker I at Dpw-Water-Distribution. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $12,204.

Joseph Bodoh

Water Distrib Repair Worker I/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2022 total comp

$11,207

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $171
Other pay: $11,036
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,207
Hourly rate: $19
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 0876DC

Joseph Bodoh holds the role of Water Distrib Repair Worker I at Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $11,207.

Marlo Gilliam

City Laborer/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2022 total comp

$10,917

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,572
Other pay: $9,346
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,917
Hourly rate: $19
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 1013DC
Termination Date: Jun 7, 2022

Marlo Gilliam holds the role of City Laborer at Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $10,917.

Darrell Riley

Water Repair Worker 1/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2024 total comp

$10,192

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $435
Other pay: $9,757
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,192
Hourly rate: $24
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 7559DC
Termination Date: Apr 8, 2024
Vacation Payout: $147

Darrell Riley works as a Water Repair Worker 1 for Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. Darrell earned $10,192 in 2024.

Garyson Lloyd

Water Distrib Repair Worker I/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2022 total comp

$9,894

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,145
Other pay: $8,749
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,894
Hourly rate: $19
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 0876DC
Termination Date: Apr 4, 2022
Vacation Payout: $292

Garyson Lloyd holds the role of Water Distrib Repair Worker I at Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $9,894.

Jesus Cabrera

Water Distrib Repair Worker I/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2022 total comp

$9,642

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,421
Other pay: $8,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,642
Hourly rate: $19
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 0876DC
Termination Date: Feb 28, 2022
Vacation Payout: $323

At Dpw-Water-Distribution, Jesus Cabrera serves as a Water Distrib Repair Worker I. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $9,642.

Shamon Johnson

Water Field Supervisor/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2025 total comp

$9,125

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,125
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 4389
Termination Date: Jan 3, 2025
Vacation Payout: $2,394

Shamon Johnson works as a Water Field Supervisor for Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. Shamon earned $9,125 in 2025.

Chad Schuster

Water Repair Crew Leader/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2025 total comp

$9,080

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,080
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,080
Hourly rate: $38
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 7558DC
Termination Date: Jan 2, 2025
Vacation Payout: $4,164

Chad Schuster holds the role of Water Repair Crew Leader at Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,080.

Ahkeem James

Water Repair Worker 1/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2024 total comp

$9,025

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $317
Other pay: $8,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,025
Hourly rate: $25
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 7559DC
Termination Date: Jul 8, 2024

Ahkeem James holds the role of Water Repair Worker 1 at Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,025.

Kenneth Jackson

Water Distribution Laborer/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2019 total comp

$8,617

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,617
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,617
Hourly rate: $19
Employment type: Less Than Half Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 1040DC
Termination Date: Sep 6, 2019

Kenneth Jackson works as a Water Distribution Laborer for Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is less than half time. Kenneth earned $8,617 in 2019.

Jose Rojas Caicedo

Water Repair Worker 1/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2025 total comp

$7,286

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $107
Other pay: $7,179
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,286
Hourly rate: $25
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 7559DC
Termination Date: Jul 28, 2025
Vacation Payout: $213

Jose Rojas Caicedo holds the role of Water Repair Worker 1 at Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,286.

Herbert Russell

Communications Assistant III/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2019 total comp

$6,966

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,966
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,966
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 0427DC
Termination Date: Aug 14, 2019

Herbert Russell works as a Communications Assistant III for Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. Herbert earned $6,966 in 2019.

Steve Crook

Equipment and Tool Mechanic 3/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2025 total comp

$6,919

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,919
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,919
Hourly rate: $29
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 7676DC
Termination Date: Jan 17, 2025

Steve Crook is a Equipment and Tool Mechanic 3 at Dpw-Water-Distribution. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $6,919.

Roman Hopgood

Water Distrib Repair Worker I/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2019 total comp

$6,758

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $348
Other pay: $6,409
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,758
Hourly rate: $19
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 0876DC

Roman Hopgood works as a Water Distrib Repair Worker I for Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. Roman earned $6,758 in 2019.

Emijah Smith

Water Repair Worker 1/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2025 total comp

$6,043

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $29
Other pay: $6,015
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,043
Hourly rate: $26
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 7559DC

Emijah Smith is a Water Repair Worker 1 at Dpw-Water-Distribution. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $6,043.

Dominque Boone

Water Repair Worker 1/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2025 total comp

$6,025

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $22
Other pay: $6,002
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,025
Hourly rate: $26
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 7559DC

Dominque Boone holds the role of Water Repair Worker 1 at Dpw-Water-Distribution. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,025.

Odell Collins

Water Repair Worker 1/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2025 total comp

$5,745

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $32
Other pay: $5,713
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,745
Hourly rate: $26
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 7559DC

At Dpw-Water-Distribution, Odell Collins serves as a Water Repair Worker 1. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,745.

Cedric Garner

Water Distrib Repair Worker I/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2022 total comp

$5,259

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $48
Other pay: $5,211
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,259
Hourly rate: $19
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 0876DC
Termination Date: Oct 26, 2022

Cedric Garner is a Water Distrib Repair Worker I at Dpw-Water-Distribution. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $5,259.

Brandon Mueller

Water Repair Worker/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2022 total comp

$5,255

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $319
Other pay: $4,936
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,255
Hourly rate: $22
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 1075DC
Termination Date: Jan 7, 2022
Vacation Payout: $1,138

Brandon Mueller is a Water Repair Worker at Dpw-Water-Distribution. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $5,255.

Jerry Rhodes

Water Chief Repair Worker/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2022 total comp

$5,163

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $657
Other pay: $4,506
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,163
Hourly rate: $26
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 1076DC
Termination Date: Jan 6, 2022
Vacation Payout: $226

Jerry Rhodes is a Water Chief Repair Worker at Dpw-Water-Distribution. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $5,163.

Marvin Mckee

Water Distrib Repair Worker I/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2022 total comp

$4,794

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $48
Other pay: $4,746
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,794
Hourly rate: $19
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 0876DC

At Dpw-Water-Distribution, Marvin Mckee serves as a Water Distrib Repair Worker I. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $4,794.

Angela Mccann

Program Assistant II/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2023 total comp

$4,753

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,753
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,753
Hourly rate: $21
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 0489DC
Termination Date: Mar 8, 2023

Angela Mccann is a Program Assistant II at Dpw-Water-Distribution. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $4,753.

Theodore Alexander

Water Repair Worker 3/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2025 total comp

$4,384

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $34
Other pay: $4,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,384
Hourly rate: $31
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 7561DC
Termination Date: Mar 24, 2025

Theodore Alexander is a Water Repair Worker 3 at Dpw-Water-Distribution. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $4,384.

Jesse Weathersby Ii

Water Distribution Laborer/Dpw-Water-Distribution

2019 total comp

$4,206

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $18
Other pay: $4,189
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,206
Hourly rate: $19
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 6414
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 1040DC
Sick Payout: $4,644
Termination Date: Dec 6, 2018

At Dpw-Water-Distribution, Jesse Weathersby Ii serves as a Water Distribution Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $4,206.