Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Bridge and Lock Tenders positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$58,490
National average
Salary Range
$32,690 – $74,400
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $75,920 | $66,370 | $82,040 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $74,090 | $58,390 | $76,880 |
| Mississippi | $73,240 | $29,780 | $73,240 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $73,240 | $65,500 | $73,240 |
| Minnesota | $72,960 | $53,640 | $77,710 |
| Missouri | $72,700 | $58,390 | $76,880 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $72,700 | $56,890 | $76,880 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $70,240 | $52,940 | $84,860 |
| Iowa | $70,140 | $59,260 | $74,400 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $70,140 | $56,890 | $72,700 |
| Illinois | $69,530 | $56,890 | $84,860 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $69,530 | $59,650 | $72,700 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $69,350 | $53,640 | $77,710 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $68,430 | $30,370 | $76,650 |
| Alabama | $68,000 | $58,220 | $73,240 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $67,500 | $54,700 | $71,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,500 | $54,700 | $71,490 |
| West Virginia | $65,460 | $58,410 | $69,620 |
| Tennessee | $65,060 | $58,220 | $65,060 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $65,020 | $58,050 | $65,020 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $64,730 | $27,720 | $76,650 |
| Kentucky | $60,780 | $46,850 | $79,090 |
| Texas | $59,300 | $30,990 | $74,240 |
| California | $57,750 | $47,570 | $84,620 |
| Michigan | $56,260 | $45,830 | $74,860 |
| Ohio | $56,080 | $43,700 | $71,360 |
| Wisconsin | $55,530 | $49,080 | $77,710 |
| Massachusetts | $53,310 | $42,960 | $60,290 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $52,870 | $36,360 | $72,420 |
| New York | $51,340 | $31,200 | $69,890 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $49,620 | $40,710 | $60,290 |
| Indiana | $47,670 | $47,560 | $71,610 |
| Cleveland, OH | $43,700 | $39,260 | $43,700 |
| Florida | $42,470 | $29,680 | $56,410 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $38,360 | $34,920 | $49,640 |
| Louisiana | $35,870 | $24,930 | $76,650 |
| North Carolina | $33,970 | $33,400 | $43,250 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $32,100 | $20,660 | $76,650 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Bridge and Lock Tenders make?▾
The median annual salary for a Bridge and Lock Tenders is $58,490, with a typical range of $32,690 – $74,400 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Bridge and Lock Tenders?▾
Entry-level Bridge and Lock Tenders positions typically start around $32,690 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Bridge and Lock Tenderss earn the most?▾
Bridge and Lock Tenderss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.