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How much does a bridge and lock tender make in Davenport?

$70,890a year

Median yearly pay for bridge and lock tenders in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area. That is $34.08 an hour or $5,908 a month.

Hourly
$34.08
Vs. national median
+23%
Rank among cities
4 of 10
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,410Median: $70,890Highest 10%: $74,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$55,410$26.64
25th$63,360$30.46
Median$70,890$34.08
75th$74,110$35.63
90th$74,110$35.63

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Related jobs in Davenport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$75,440
Crane and Tower Operator$69,270
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,430
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,280
Bus Driver$57,500
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$51,850
Driver/Sales Worker$46,940
Bus Driver$46,720
Light Truck Driver$46,200
Laborer and Freight$42,980
Salaries for every job in Davenport, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bridge and lock tender make an hour in Davenport?

The median hourly pay in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area is $34.08 ($70,890 a year).

Do bridge and lock tenders make more in Davenport than the national average?

Yes: $70,890 against $57,700 nationally, 23% more.

How does Davenport compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $70,890, so Davenport pays 0% more.

Where does Davenport rank for bridge and lock tender pay?

4 of 10 metro areas with data.

How much does a bridge and lock tender make starting out in Davenport?

The lowest-paid 10% make $55,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,110 or more.

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.