Public Works Director Salary in Lakewood, NJ

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Public Works Director in Lakewood, NJ is $185,341. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $165,040 to $208,244, with most professionals earning between $146,558 and $229,096.

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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 Lakewood, NJ

Average Base Salary

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165040

208244

185341

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184009

238810

210173

What is the average salary for Public Works Director in 2025?

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 Lakewood, NJ. The base salary for Public Works Director ranges from $165,040 to $208,244 with the average base salary of $185,341. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $184,009 to $238,810 with the average total cash compensation of $210,173.

View Average Salary for Public Works Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$185,341	$165,040 - $208,244
Bonus	$24,832	$18,969 - $30,567
Total Pay	$210,173	$184,009 - $238,810

* 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 Lakewood, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lakewood, NJ
CITY, STATE Toms River, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $162,473 - $205,005	COMPARE TO Lakewood, NJ
CITY, STATE East Brunswick, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $167,236 - $211,015	COMPARE TO Lakewood, NJ
CITY, STATE Sayreville, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $167,236 - $211,015	COMPARE TO Lakewood, NJ
CITY, STATE New Brunswick, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $167,236 - $211,015	COMPARE TO Lakewood, NJ
CITY, STATE Perth Amboy, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $166,836 - $210,509	COMPARE TO Lakewood, NJ
CITY, STATE Trenton, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $160,737 - $202,814	COMPARE TO Lakewood, NJ

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About Lakewood, New Jersey

Lakewood Township is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of 2017 the town had a population of approximately 102,682 residents. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a total population of 92,843, representing an increase of 32,491 (+53.8%) from the 60,352 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 15,304 (+34.0%) from the 45,048 counted in the 1990 Census. The township ranked as the seventh-most-populous municipality in the state in 2010 after having been ranked 22nd in 2000. It now ranks 5th. The sharp increase in population from 2000 to 20...

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