Bridge and Lock Tender Salary
Bridge and Lock Tenders earn a median $57,700 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
U.S. median
$57,700
$27.74 per hour
Range
$28,090 – $75,360
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
3,040
across the U.S.
Bridge and Lock Tender take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$48,542
per year · effective tax rate 15.9%
$4,045Monthly
$2,023Twice a month
$1,867Every 2 weeks
$23.34Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,744
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,577
- Medicare (1.45%)$837
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$48,542
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,090 | $13.50 | $24,742 |
| 25th percentile | $38,640 | $18.58 | $33,227 |
| Median (50th) | $57,700 | $27.74 | $48,542 |
| 75th percentile | $69,620 | $33.47 | $57,808 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,360 | $36.23 | $61,846 |
Bridge and Lock Tender salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $78,020 | $63,717 | $70,260 – $83,930 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $74,730 | $59,145 | $31,250 – $74,730 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $74,420 | $57,647 | $63,810 – $77,710 | 60 |
| Missouri | $74,110 | $58,421 | $63,360 – $78,460 | 40 |
| California | $72,390 | $56,236 | $48,440 – $86,960 | 80 |
| Illinois | $70,890 | $55,337 | $55,190 – $86,390 | 290 |
| Iowa | $70,890 | $56,659 | $63,360 – $74,420 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,810 | $55,125 | $61,570 – $72,920 | 110 |
| Alabama | $66,830 | $52,768 | $49,900 – $74,730 | 70 |
| West Virginia | $65,460 | $52,557 | $60,760 – $69,620 | 60 |
| Indiana | $60,780 | $49,253 | $48,420 – $71,610 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $60,420 | $50,727 | $49,900 – $65,060 | 60 |
| Ohio | $58,410 | $48,289 | $44,500 – $72,920 | 110 |
| Kentucky | $58,220 | $47,040 | $47,410 – $71,610 | 100 |
| Wisconsin | $57,350 | $46,518 | $41,260 – $75,000 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $55,830 | $44,468 | $48,050 – $68,710 | 40 |
| New York | $51,560 | $41,421 | $32,240 – $71,360 | 210 |
| Michigan | $50,540 | $40,892 | $32,210 – $75,520 | 130 |
| Virginia | $47,120 | $38,146 | $38,160 – $78,100 | 40 |
| Texas | $45,820 | $38,996 | $31,850 – $74,240 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $41,380 | $34,286 | $34,230 – $45,860 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $39,090 | $32,802 | $33,390 – $81,100 | 370 |
| Florida | $28,090 | $24,742 | $27,040 – $50,640 | 470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bridge and lock tender make?
The national median salary for bridge and lock tenders is $57,700 a year ($27.74 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,090 and the top 10% earn over $75,360. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays bridge and lock tenders the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $78,020.
How many bridge and lock tenders are there in the U.S.?
About 3,040 people work as bridge and lock tenders nationwide.