SOC 53-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bridge and Lock Tenders — Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
At $74,180 a year, the median wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI sits 28.6% above the national figure of $57,700.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $74,180 a year, the median wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI sits 28.6% above the national figure of $57,700. Half of workers earn between $55,850 and $75,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $53,660 and the ninetieth at $75,520.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 15.53 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $35,000. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 95th of 384 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,660 | −7.0% |
| 25th | $55,850 | −3.2% |
| Median (50th) | $74,180 | +28.6% |
| 75th | $75,520 | +30.9% |
| 90th | $75,520 | +30.9% |
| Mean | $66,490 | +15.2% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $35,000 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Upper Peninsula of Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $74,180 goes as far as $77,110 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,110US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,180 a year, 28.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,660 to $75,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $35,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $74,180, or $35.67 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is 28.6% 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI earns more than $75,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,660 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 Detroit, at $35,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI. 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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