The average salary for a bridge and lock tender in the United States is $50,070, but the range typically falls between $33,340 and $64,250. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $24.07, with a range between $16.03 and $30.89.
There are approximately 3,460 people employed as a bridge and lock tender in the United States. With Florida, Louisiana, Illinois employing the highest number of bridge and lock tenders.The state with the best pay for a bridge and lock tender is Mississippi, with an average annual salary of $60,160, while Florida has the lowest average annual salary of $34,330.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,990 | $13.94 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,340 | $16.03 |
| Median | $49,120 | $23.62 |
| 75th Percentile | $64,250 | $30.89 |
| 90th Percentile | $69,880 | $33.6 |
The salary of a bridge and lock tender can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a bridge and lock tender in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for bridge and lock tenders are Mississippi, Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois while the worst states are Florida, North Carolina, Maine, Massachusetts, Louisiana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $54,840 | $63,540 | $69,600 |
| California | $50,620 | $63,540 | $91,280 |
| Florida | $25,540 | $34,330 | $53,150 |
| Illinois | $54,680 | $71,780 | $81,470 |
| Indiana | $45,660 | $50,550 | $64,850 |
| Iowa | $51,140 | $64,460 | $69,160 |
| Kentucky | $45,200 | $55,220 | $68,180 |
| Louisiana | $24,940 | $43,490 | $70,390 |
| Maine | $28,700 | $32,280 | $37,500 |
| Massachusetts | $31,370 | $39,920 | $54,270 |
| Michigan | $33,730 | $60,170 | $73,200 |
| Minnesota | $50,920 | $64,820 | $73,760 |
| Mississippi | $28,730 | $60,160 | $69,600 |
| Missouri | $56,390 | $66,160 | $73,070 |
| New Jersey | $40,540 | $53,970 | $71,550 |
| New York | $30,950 | $46,840 | $68,270 |
| North Carolina | $32,020 | $35,020 | $41,600 |
| Ohio | $43,690 | $57,790 | $67,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,740 | $64,540 | $67,910 |
| Tennessee | $47,510 | $58,300 | $61,940 |
| Texas | $32,280 | $51,540 | $70,550 |
| Virginia | $30,920 | $41,320 | $46,470 |
| West Virginia | $57,740 | $62,640 | $66,140 |
| Wisconsin | $46,020 | $56,120 | $73,760 |
Even between cities, the salary of a bridge and lock tender can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for bridge and lock tenders is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL with an average salary of $78,940.The city with the lowest average salary for bridge and lock tenders is Houma-Thibodaux area, LA with an average salary of $30,510.
Areas with highest average salaries for bridge and lock tenders
Areas with lowest average salaries for bridge and lock tenders
The number of bridge and lock tenders in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of bridge and lock tenders has increased by 380. On average, the number of bridge and lock tenders has been increasing by 3.1% each year. The salary of bridge and lock tenders has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of bridge and lock tenders has increased by $460. On average, the salary of bridge and lock tenders has been increasing by 0.2% each year.
Bridge and Lock Tenders are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for bridge and lock tenders compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.
$70,980 per year
$62,840 per year
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$62,140 per year
$34,420 per year
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