SOC 53-6011 · May 2025 · United States
Bridge and Lock Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders across the United States is $57,700 per year, measured over 3,040 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $78,020.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Bridge and Lock Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 177.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $78,020 and Florida pays $28,090.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $78,020 | 50 | |
| 2 | Mississippi | $74,730 | 50 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $74,420 | 60 | |
| 4 | Missouri | $74,110 | 40 | |
| 5 | California | $72,390 | 80 | |
| 6 | Illinois | $70,890 | 290 | |
| 7 | Iowa | $70,890 | 50 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $68,810 | 110 | |
| 9 | Alabama | $66,830 | 70 | |
| 10 | West Virginia | $65,460 | 60 |
States with the most Bridge and Lock Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 470 | $28,090 | |
| 2 | Louisiana | 370 | $39,090 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 290 | $70,890 | |
| 4 | New York | 210 | $51,560 | |
| 5 | Michigan | 130 | $50,540 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 110 | $58,410 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 110 | $68,810 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 110 | $57,350 | |
| 9 | Kentucky | 100 | $58,220 | |
| 10 | California | 80 | $72,390 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette | $75,340 | 30 |
| 2 | St. Louis | $74,480 | 30 |
| 3 | Chicago | $73,110 | 120 |
| 4 | Davenport | $70,890 | 50 |
| 5 | Baton Rouge | $69,970 | 40 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh | $68,810 | 110 |
| 7 | New York | $54,720 | 120 |
| 8 | Cleveland | $44,500 | 40 |
| 9 | New Orleans | $39,110 | 90 |
| 10 | Detroit | $35,000 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.