Public Works
Actual 2024 Municipal Salary Ranges*
Below are salary ranges gathered from municipal salary ordinances. Each range represents the salary range for a position within one municipality.
| Position | Range Beginning | Range End |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Public Works | $111,746 | $124,127 |
| Foreman | $85,000 | $113,997 |
| Supervisor of Roads | $62,986 | $92,245 |
| Mechanic & Welder | $49,4000 | 89,897 |
| Laborer | $36,821 | $83,773 |
| Superintendent | $50,000 | $165,000 |
*Ranges vary by municipality size.
Sample Position Descriptions
Director of Public Works
A management role responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating functions of the Public Works Department. Public Works provides services such as road and bridge maintenance and construction, snow removal, infrastructure projects, maintenance of stormwater systems, and fixing utility issues. The Director is responsible for the administration, budgeting, and supervision of this department.
Laborer
This hands-on position is often responsible for buildings and grounds maintenance, grass cutting, operating a variety of motor vehicles, including dump trucks and other equipment, snow and ice removal, leaf collection, repairing potholes, and maintaining stormwater systems. Emergency overtime work is sometimes needed.
Typical Education Levels
High School - Bachelor's Degree