Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary by State
The national median pay for bridge and lock tenders is $57,700 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,090 in Florida to $78,020 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,090
- 25th percentile
- $38,640
- Median
- $57,700
- 75th percentile
- $69,620
- Top 10%
- $75,360
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,040 jobs.
Median pay in 23 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $78,020 | +35% | $70,260 | $83,930 | 50 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $74,730 | +30% | $31,250 | $74,730 | 50 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $74,420 | +29% | $63,810 | $77,710 | 60 |
| 4 | Missouri | $74,110 | +28% | $63,360 | $78,460 | 40 |
| 5 | California | $72,390 | +25% | $48,440 | $86,960 | 80 |
| 6 | Illinois | $70,890 | +23% | $55,190 | $86,390 | 290 |
| 7 | Iowa | $70,890 | +23% | $63,360 | $74,420 | 50 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $68,810 | +19% | $61,570 | $72,920 | 110 |
| 9 | Alabama | $66,830 | +16% | $49,900 | $74,730 | 70 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $65,460 | +13% | $60,760 | $69,620 | 60 |
| 11 | Indiana | $60,780 | +5% | $48,420 | $71,610 | 60 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $60,420 | +5% | $49,900 | $65,060 | 60 |
| 13 | Ohio | $58,410 | +1% | $44,500 | $72,920 | 110 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $58,220 | +1% | $47,410 | $71,610 | 100 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $57,350 | −1% | $41,260 | $75,000 | 110 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $55,830 | −3% | $48,050 | $68,710 | 40 |
| 17 | New York | $51,560 | −11% | $32,240 | $71,360 | 210 |
| 18 | Michigan | $50,540 | −12% | $32,210 | $75,520 | 130 |
| 19 | Virginia | $47,120 | −18% | $38,160 | $78,100 | 40 |
| 20 | Texas | $45,820 | −21% | $31,850 | $74,240 | 70 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $41,380 | −28% | $34,230 | $45,860 | 50 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $39,090 | −32% | $33,390 | $81,100 | 370 |
| 23 | Florida | $28,090 | −51% | $27,040 | $50,640 | 470 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Bridge and Lock Tenders salary questions
Which state pays bridge and lock tenders the most?
Washington, with a median of $78,020 a year (+35% vs. the national median of $57,700). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays bridge and lock tenders the least?
Florida, with a median of $28,090 a year (−51% vs. national).
Where do most bridge and lock tenders work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 470, with a median of $28,090.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.