How much does a bridge and lock tender make in Wisconsin?
$57,350a year
Median yearly pay for bridge and lock tenders in Wisconsin. That is $27.57 an hour or $4,779 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.57
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,260Median: $57,350Highest 10%: $75,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,260 | $19.84 | |
| 25th | $51,160 | $24.60 | |
| Median | $57,350 | $27.57 | |
| 75th | $66,410 | $31.93 | |
| 90th | $75,000 | $36.06 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bridge and lock tenders.
| 12. Tennessee | $60,420 |
| 13. Ohio | $58,410 |
| 14. Kentucky | $58,220 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $57,350 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $55,830 |
| 17. New York | $51,560 |
| 18. Michigan | $50,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bridge and lock tender make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $27.57 ($57,350 a year).
Do bridge and lock tenders make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $57,350 against $57,700 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for bridge and lock tender pay?
Wisconsin ranks 15 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.