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Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary in Mississippi

Bridge and Lock Tenders in Mississippi earn a median of $74,730 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$74,730
vs. U.S. median
+30% ($57,700)
Rank among states
2 of 23
Jobs in the state
50

Pay range in Mississippi

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,250; 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 Mississippi

How much do bridge and lock tenders make in Mississippi?

The median is $74,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,250 and the top 10% earn over $74,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Mississippi a good state for bridge and lock tenders?

On pay alone it ranks 2 of 23 (+30% 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