SOC 53-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bridge and Lock Tenders — Western Wisconsin
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area
Median pay for this occupation in Western Wisconsin, WI comes to $72,010 a year, ahead of the national median of $57,700 by 24.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Western Wisconsin, WI comes to $72,010 a year, ahead of the national median of $57,700 by 24.8%. Pay ranges from under $61,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,410 to $77,710.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 12.78 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 346 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 95th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,110 | +5.9% |
| 25th | $66,410 | +15.1% |
| Median (50th) | $72,010 | +24.8% |
| 75th | $77,710 | +34.7% |
| 90th | $77,710 | +34.7% |
| Mean | $69,780 | +20.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Western Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $72,010 goes as far as $76,525 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,525US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,010 a year, 24.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,110 to $77,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Western Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $72,010, or $34.62 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 Western Wisconsin, WI is 24.8% 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 Western Wisconsin, WI 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 $61,110 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 30 jobs in this occupation in Western Wisconsin, WI. 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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