How much does a bridge and lock tender make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $27.74 an hour or $4,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.74
- Average (mean)
- $55,370
- Jobs
- 3,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,090 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| Median | $57,700 | $27.74 | |
| 75th | $69,620 | $33.47 | |
| 90th | $75,360 | $36.23 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $78,020 |
| Mississippi | $74,730 |
| Minnesota | $74,420 |
| Missouri | $74,110 |
| California | $72,390 |
| Illinois | $70,890 |
| Iowa | $70,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,810 |
| Alabama | $66,830 |
| West Virginia | $65,460 |
| Indiana | $60,780 |
| Tennessee | $60,420 |
| Ohio | $58,410 |
| Kentucky | $58,220 |
| Wisconsin | $57,350 |
| Massachusetts | $55,830 |
| New York | $51,560 |
| Michigan | $50,540 |
| Virginia | $47,120 |
| Texas | $45,820 |
| North Carolina | $41,380 |
| Louisiana | $39,090 |
| Florida | $28,090 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lafayette, LA | $75,340 |
| St. Louis, MO | $74,480 |
| Chicago, IL | $73,110 |
| Davenport, IA | $70,890 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $69,970 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $68,810 |
| New York, NY | $54,720 |
| Cleveland, OH | $44,500 |
| New Orleans, LA | $39,110 |
| Detroit, MI | $35,000 |
In other countries
Bridge and Lock Tender belongs to the international group "Crane, hoist and related plant operators".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a bridge and lock tender make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $27.74 ($57,700 a year).
How much does a bridge and lock tender make a month?
About $4,808 a month before tax, based on a median of $57,700 a year.
How much does a bridge and lock tender make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,090 or less a year ($13.50 an hour); the top 10% make $75,360 or more.
Which state pays bridge and lock tenders the most?
Washington, with a median of $78,020 a year, followed by Mississippi ($74,730) and Minnesota ($74,420).
Which city pays bridge and lock tenders the most?
Lafayette, LA, with a median of $75,340 a year.
How many bridge and lock tenders are there in the United States?
About 3,040 people work as bridge and lock tenders.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.