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Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary in Wisconsin

Bridge and Lock Tenders in Wisconsin earn a median of $57,350 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$57,350
vs. U.S. median
−1% ($57,700)
Rank among states
15 of 23
Jobs in the state
110

Pay range in Wisconsin

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,260; the top 10% earn over $75,000. Nationally the range is $28,090 to $75,360.

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Bridge and Lock Tenders pay in Wisconsin

How much do bridge and lock tenders make in Wisconsin?

The median is $57,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,260 and the top 10% earn over $75,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Wisconsin a good state for bridge and lock tenders?

On pay alone it ranks 15 of 23 (−1% 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