How much does a bridge and lock tender make in Texas?
$45,820a year
Median yearly pay for bridge and lock tenders in Texas. That is $22.03 an hour or $3,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.03
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,850Median: $45,820Highest 10%: $74,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,850 | $15.31 | |
| 25th | $39,500 | $18.99 | |
| Median | $45,820 | $22.03 | |
| 75th | $68,950 | $33.15 | |
| 90th | $74,240 | $35.69 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bridge and lock tenders.
| 17. New York | $51,560 |
| 18. Michigan | $50,540 |
| 19. Virginia | $47,120 |
| 20. Texas | $45,820 |
| 21. North Carolina | $41,380 |
| 22. Louisiana | $39,090 |
| 23. Florida | $28,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bridge and lock tender make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $22.03 ($45,820 a year).
Do bridge and lock tenders make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $45,820 against $57,700 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Texas rank for bridge and lock tender pay?
Texas ranks 20 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.