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Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary in Massachusetts

Bridge and Lock Tenders in Massachusetts earn a median of $55,830 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$55,830
vs. U.S. median
−3% ($57,700)
Rank among states
16 of 23
Jobs in the state
40

Pay range in Massachusetts

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,050; the top 10% earn over $68,710. Nationally the range is $28,090 to $75,360.

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Bridge and Lock Tenders pay in Massachusetts

How much do bridge and lock tenders make in Massachusetts?

The median is $55,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,050 and the top 10% earn over $68,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Massachusetts a good state for bridge and lock tenders?

On pay alone it ranks 16 of 23 (−3% vs. the national median of $57,700). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses