Public Works Director Salary in Dearborn, MI

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How much does a Public Works Director make in Dearborn, MI? The average Public Works Director salary in Dearborn, MI is $163,881 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $144,319 and $186,657. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Public Works Director

City Of Grandview - Grandview , WA

City of Grandview Job Posting Public Works Director The City of Grandview has an opening for a Public Works Director. Duties of this position and the terms of employment are in accordance with the ...

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Public Works Director

City of Carlin - Carlin , NV

Public Works Director DEFINITION: The Public Works Director directs and oversees all aspects of the operation of the Public Works Department for the City of Carlin (City), Nevada. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

River Rock Casino - Geyserville , CA

The Director of Public Works is responsible for directing all staff and departmental functions including short and long term planning, budget development, staff management, planning, organizing and ...

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Public Works Director

City of Burien - Seattle , WA

... on public works policies and practices; prepares, coordinates, and implements responses and recommendations to the City Manager, City Council and other department directors. * Develops and ...

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Public Works Director

Virgin Utah - Virgin , UT

Public works are a broad category of infrastructure projects, financed and constructed by the ... as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques ...

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Public Works Permit Technician

City of Airway Heights - Airway Heights , WA

Public Works Director SUPERVISES: None WAGE RANGE: $4,542 - $5,423 NATURE OF WORK The successful applicant will provide customer service, administrative, and technical assistance to expedite the ...

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What does a Public Works Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Public Works Director

Performs various engineering functions including directing and participating in the work of planning, design construction and contract administration of the Capital Improvement Program.

December 05, 2022

Plans, organizes, assigns and directs the activities, operation, maintenance and programs of the Public Works Operations and Maintenance Department which includes the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure, operation of the domestic water treatment, storage and transmission systems (water, storm water and sewer), pumping and treatment systems.

January 01, 2023

Plan, assign, and direct the work of professional, technical, and clerical subordinates in a manner conducive to effective work performance and positive morale.

February 28, 2023

Manage the Office of the County Surveyor by assuring that the checking and approval of records of survey, parcel maps, waiver of parcel maps, subdivision maps, lot line adjustment and certificates of merger are completed in compliance with regulations and conditions of approval.

March 20, 2023

Develops and oversees the preparation of specifications and bid documents for a variety of public works and public utilities-related designs, construction and maintenance projects.

April 28, 2023

Review and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations in coordination with and under the advice of the City Attorney.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Public Works Director in Dearborn, MI

Average Base Salary

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144319

186657

163881

Average Total Cash Compensation

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158061

217762

184481

What is the average salary for Public Works Director in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Works Director in Dearborn, MI. The base salary for Public Works Director ranges from $144,319 to $186,657 with the average base salary of $163,881. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $158,061 to $217,762 with the average total cash compensation of $184,481.

View Average Salary for Public Works Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$163,881	$144,319 - $186,657
Bonus	$20,600	$13,743 - $31,105
Total Pay	$184,481	$158,061 - $217,762

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Public Works Director Salary Near Dearborn, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Dearborn, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,685 - $187,131	COMPARE TO Dearborn, MI
CITY, STATE Detroit, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,763 - $187,231	COMPARE TO Dearborn, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,304 - $186,638	COMPARE TO Dearborn, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,533 - $186,934	COMPARE TO Dearborn, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $145,679 - $188,416	COMPARE TO Dearborn, MI
CITY, STATE Canton, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,511 - $190,786	COMPARE TO Dearborn, MI

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About Dearborn, Michigan

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.5 square miles (63 km2), of which 24.4 square miles (63 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.37%) is water. The city developed on both sides of the Rouge River. An artificial waterfall/low head dam was constructed by Henry Ford on his estate to power its powerhouse. The Upper, Middle, and Lower Branches of the river come together in Dearborn. The river is widened and channeled near the Rouge Plant to allow lake freighter access. Fordson Island (42°17′38″N 83°08′52″W / 42.29389°N 83.14778°W / 42.29389; -...

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About Dearborn, Michigan According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.5 square miles (63 km2), of which 24.4 square miles (63 km2) is land and....More

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