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Bridge and Lock Tenders salary in United States

The median bridge and lock tenders salary is $57,700 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$28,090
Median (p50)
$57,700
Top (p90)
$75,360
Sample size
3,040

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$28,090
p25$38,640
Median$57,700
p75$69,620
Top (p90)$75,360
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Bridge and Lock Tenders salary by region

Mississippi$74,730
Minnesota$74,420
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$73,110
California$72,390
Illinois$70,890
Iowa$70,890
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$70,890
Pittsburgh, PA$68,810
Pennsylvania$68,810
Alabama$66,830

Pay trend

Up 10.6% from 2023 to 2025.

$50,0702023
$56,5202024
$55,3702025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Bridge and Lock Tenders salary FAQs

What is the average Bridge and Lock Tenders salary in United States?

The median Bridge and Lock Tenders salary in United States is $57,700 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of bridge and lock tenderss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Bridge and Lock Tenders earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $28,090 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $75,360 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $57,700.

Do Bridge and Lock Tenders salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Mississippi is among the highest at $74,730, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Bridge and Lock Tenders salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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