How much does a bridge and lock tender make in Pittsburgh?
$68,810a year
Median yearly pay for bridge and lock tenders in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $33.08 an hour or $5,734 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.08
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 10
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,070Median: $68,810Highest 10%: $72,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,070 | $28.40 | |
| 25th | $66,440 | $31.94 | |
| Median | $68,810 | $33.08 | |
| 75th | $72,920 | $35.06 | |
| 90th | $72,920 | $35.06 |
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Median yearly pay for bridge and lock tenders.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a bridge and lock tender make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $33.08 ($68,810 a year).
Do bridge and lock tenders make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $68,810 against $57,700 nationally, 19% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $68,810, so Pittsburgh pays 0% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for bridge and lock tender pay?
6 of 10 metro areas with data.
How much does a bridge and lock tender make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,920 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.