SOC 53-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bridge and Lock Tenders — Alabama
Alabama
Median pay for this occupation in Alabama comes to $66,830 a year, ahead of the national median of $57,700 by 15.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Alabama comes to $66,830 a year, ahead of the national median of $57,700 by 15.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $60,420 and $74,730. The lowest tenth earn under $49,900, while the highest tenth earn more than $74,730.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 23 states with published data for this occupation, Alabama ranks 9th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 207th of 690 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,900 | −13.5% |
| 25th | $60,420 | +4.7% |
| Median (50th) | $66,830 | +15.8% |
| 75th | $74,730 | +29.5% |
| 90th | $74,730 | +29.5% |
| Mean | $65,360 | +13.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $66,830 goes as far as $75,259 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,259US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,830 a year, 15.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,900 to $74,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 23 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $66,830, or $32.13 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $57,700, so pay in Alabama is 15.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $74,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,900 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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