Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary in Pennsylvania
Bridge and Lock Tenders in Pennsylvania earn a median of $68,810 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,810
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($57,700)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,570; the top 10% earn over $72,920. Nationally the range is $28,090 to $75,360.
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Bridge and Lock Tenders pay in Pennsylvania
How much do bridge and lock tenders make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $68,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,570 and the top 10% earn over $72,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for bridge and lock tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 23 (+19% vs. the national median of $57,700). Living costs are not included.