Bridge and Lock Tenders salary in the United States
$28,090
10th
$38,640
25th
$57,700
Median
$69,620
75th
$75,360
90th
National median
$57,700
2025 OEWS
Mean
$55,370
Hourly median
$27.74
Employment
3,040
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| WA | $78,020 | 50 |
| Lafayette, LA | $75,340 | 30 |
| MS | $74,730 | 50 |
| St. Louis, MO | $74,480 | 30 |
| MN | $74,420 | 60 |
| MO | $74,110 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL | $73,110 | 120 |
| CA | $72,390 | 80 |
| Davenport, IA | $70,890 | 50 |
| IL | $70,890 | 290 |
| IA | $70,890 | 50 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $69,970 | 40 |
| PA | $68,810 | 110 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $68,810 | 110 |
| AL | $66,830 | 70 |
| WV | $65,460 | 60 |
| IN | $60,780 | 60 |
| TN | $60,420 | 60 |
| OH | $58,410 | 110 |
| KY | $58,220 | 100 |
| WI | $57,350 | 110 |
| MA | $55,830 | 40 |
| New York, NY | $54,720 | 120 |
| NY | $51,560 | 210 |
| MI | $50,540 | 130 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.