Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary in Ohio
Bridge and Lock Tenders in Ohio earn a median of $58,410 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($57,700)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,500; the top 10% earn over $72,920. Nationally the range is $28,090 to $75,360.
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- Highway Maintenance Workers$48,880 median in Ohio
Bridge and Lock Tenders pay in Ohio
How much do bridge and lock tenders make in Ohio?
The median is $58,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,500 and the top 10% earn over $72,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for bridge and lock tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 23 (+1% vs. the national median of $57,700). Living costs are not included.