SOC 53-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bridge and Lock Tenders — Minnesota
Minnesota
At $74,420 a year, the median wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Minnesota sits 29.0% above the national figure of $57,700.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $74,420 a year, the median wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Minnesota sits 29.0% above the national figure of $57,700. Half of workers earn between $69,200 and $77,710. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,810 and the ninetieth at $77,710.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.06 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 23 states with published data for this occupation, Minnesota ranks 3rd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 311th of 721 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,810 | +10.6% |
| 25th | $69,200 | +19.9% |
| Median (50th) | $74,420 | +29.0% |
| 75th | $77,710 | +34.7% |
| 90th | $77,710 | +34.7% |
| Mean | $72,570 | +25.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $74,420 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$74,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,477US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,420 a year, 29.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,810 to $77,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 23 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $74,420, or $35.78 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 Minnesota is 29.0% 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 Minnesota earns more than $77,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,810 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 60 jobs in this occupation in Minnesota. 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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