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

$74,730a year

Median yearly pay for bridge and lock tenders in Mississippi. That is $35.93 an hour or $6,228 a month.

Hourly
$35.93
Vs. national median
+30%
Rank among states
2 of 23
Jobs in the state
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,250Median: $74,730Highest 10%: $74,730
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,250$15.02
25th$66,830$32.13
Median$74,730$35.93
75th$74,730$35.93
90th$74,730$35.93

Cities in Mississippi

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

No city data for this job.
Salaries for every job in Mississippi

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for bridge and lock tenders.

1. Washington$78,020
2. Mississippi$74,730
3. Minnesota$74,420
4. Missouri$74,110
5. California$72,390
Bridge and Lock Tender salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $35.93 ($74,730 a year).

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

Yes: $74,730 against $57,700 nationally, 30% more.

Where does Mississippi rank for bridge and lock tender pay?

Mississippi ranks 2 of 23 states.

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.