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Public Works Director salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Public Works Director roles in California, updated Oct 18, 2026.
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- Median base pay$190,900a year
- Typical range$148,600–$237,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$237,000and above
- Postings3with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Public Works Director postings in California
- Public Works DirectorSusanville, City of (CA) · California · $127K–$170K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
- Public Works DirectorInyo, County of (CA) · California · $166K–$216K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
- Public Works DirectorCity of Piedmont, CA · Piedmont, CA · $237K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
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Questions and answers
How much does a Public Works Director make in California?
The median posted base pay for Public Works Director jobs in California is $191K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical Public Works Director pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $149K–$237K. The top 10% list $237K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $149K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Public Works Director jobs?
The median here is $191K, against $154K across all 15 postings for the role.
How many Public Works Director jobs in California list pay?
3 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.
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