Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary in Alabama
Bridge and Lock Tenders in Alabama earn a median of $66,830 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,830
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($57,700)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,900; the top 10% earn over $74,730. Nationally the range is $28,090 to $75,360.
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Bridge and Lock Tenders pay in Alabama
How much do bridge and lock tenders make in Alabama?
The median is $66,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,900 and the top 10% earn over $74,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for bridge and lock tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 23 (+16% vs. the national median of $57,700). Living costs are not included.