Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Bridge and Lock Tenders in Kentucky earn a median of $58,220 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,220
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($57,700)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,410; the top 10% earn over $71,610. Nationally the range is $28,090 to $75,360.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Bridge and Lock Tenders pay in Kentucky
How much do bridge and lock tenders make in Kentucky?
The median is $58,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,410 and the top 10% earn over $71,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for bridge and lock tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 23 (+1% vs. the national median of $57,700). Living costs are not included.