Bridge and Lock Tenders pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for bridge and lock tenders is $27.74 an hour ($57,700 a year). About 3,040 people work in this job there.
Pay range for bridge and lock tenders in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.51 | $28,090 |
| 25% of workers | $18.58 | $38,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.74 | $57,700 |
| 75% of workers | $33.47 | $69,620 |
| 90% of workers | $36.23 | $75,360 |
Best-paying states for bridge and lock tenders
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $78,020 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $74,730 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $74,420 | 60 |
| Missouri | $74,110 | 40 |
| California | $72,390 | 80 |
| Illinois | $70,890 | 290 |
| Iowa | $70,890 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,810 | 110 |
| Alabama | $66,830 | 70 |
| West Virginia | $65,460 | 60 |
Education, experience and outlook for bridge and lock tenders
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -2.3% over ten years, declining · about 300 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $46,420 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $78,000 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $68,080 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $92,460 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $81,410 |
| Sailors and Marine Oilers | $51,520 |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | $68,840 |
| Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | $60,600 |
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