Bridge and Lock Tenders
Occupation
$58,490
National Median Salary
$28.12
Median Hourly Wage
2,720
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+21.6%
10 Year Change
$48,120
2014 Median
$58,490
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Bridge and Lock Tenders
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $68,120 | 1,160 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $60,600 | 2,350 |
| Rail Transportation | $55,980 | 220 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $47,630 | 670 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $41,910 | 520 |
Top Paying States for Bridge and Lock Tenders
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $75,920 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $73,240 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $72,960 | 70 |
| Missouri | $72,700 | 40 |
| Iowa | $70,140 | 60 |
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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Rail Transportation
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Support Activities for Road Transportation
Support Activities for Transportation