SOC 53-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bridge and Lock Tenders — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Pennsylvania is $68,810 per year, 19.3% above the national median of $57,700.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Pennsylvania is $68,810 per year, 19.3% above the national median of $57,700. Half of workers earn between $66,440 and $72,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $61,570 and the ninetieth at $72,920.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Pennsylvania ranks number 8th out of 23 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Pittsburgh records the highest median at $68,810. Of the 778 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 288th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,570 | +6.7% |
| 25th | $66,440 | +15.1% |
| Median (50th) | $68,810 | +19.3% |
| 75th | $72,920 | +26.4% |
| 90th | $72,920 | +26.4% |
| Mean | $68,520 | +18.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh | $68,810 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $68,810 goes as far as $70,502 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,502US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,810 a year, 19.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,570 to $72,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 23 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pittsburgh, at $68,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $68,810, or $33.08 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 Pennsylvania is 19.3% 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 Pennsylvania earns more than $72,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,570 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Pittsburgh, at $68,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. 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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