SOC 53-6011 · Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Bridge and Lock Tenders wages by metro
National median annual wage
$57,700
- 10th percentile
- $28,090
- 25th percentile
- $38,640
- Median
- $57,700
- 75th percentile
- $69,620
- 90th percentile
- $75,360
- Mean
- $55,370
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 3,040.
That median is 13.2% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 30 | $38,640 | $75,340 | $81,100 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 30 | $59,590 | $74,480 | $78,460 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 120 | $59,160 | $73,110 | $88,790 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 50 | $55,410 | $70,890 | $74,110 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 40 | $38,640 | $69,970 | $81,100 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 110 | $59,070 | $68,810 | $72,920 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 120 | $37,630 | $54,720 | $71,680 |
| Cleveland, OH | 40 | $39,980 | $44,500 | $50,170 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 90 | $33,390 | $39,110 | $81,100 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 50 | $32,210 | $35,000 | $50,540 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 120 | $59,160 | $73,110 | $88,790 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 120 | $37,630 | $54,720 | $71,680 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 110 | $59,070 | $68,810 | $72,920 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 90 | $33,390 | $39,110 | $81,100 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 50 | $55,410 | $70,890 | $74,110 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 50 | $32,210 | $35,000 | $50,540 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 40 | $38,640 | $69,970 | $81,100 |
| Cleveland, OH | 40 | $39,980 | $44,500 | $50,170 |
| Lafayette, LA | 30 | $38,640 | $75,340 | $81,100 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 30 | $59,590 | $74,480 | $78,460 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 50 | $70,260 | $78,020 | $83,930 |
| Mississippi | 50 | $31,250 | $74,730 | $74,730 |
| Minnesota | 60 | $63,810 | $74,420 | $77,710 |
| Missouri | 40 | $63,360 | $74,110 | $78,460 |
| California | 80 | $48,440 | $72,390 | $86,960 |
| Illinois | 290 | $55,190 | $70,890 | $86,390 |
| Iowa | 50 | $63,360 | $70,890 | $74,420 |
| Pennsylvania | 110 | $61,570 | $68,810 | $72,920 |
| Alabama | 70 | $49,900 | $66,830 | $74,730 |
| West Virginia | 60 | $60,760 | $65,460 | $69,620 |
| Indiana | 60 | $48,420 | $60,780 | $71,610 |
| Tennessee | 60 | $49,900 | $60,420 | $65,060 |
| Ohio | 110 | $44,500 | $58,410 | $72,920 |
| Kentucky | 100 | $47,410 | $58,220 | $71,610 |
| Wisconsin | 110 | $41,260 | $57,350 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 40 | $48,050 | $55,830 | $68,710 |
| New York | 210 | $32,240 | $51,560 | $71,360 |
| Michigan | 130 | $32,210 | $50,540 | $75,520 |
| Virginia | 40 | $38,160 | $47,120 | $78,100 |
| Texas | 70 | $31,850 | $45,820 | $74,240 |
| North Carolina | 50 | $34,230 | $41,380 | $45,860 |
| Louisiana | 370 | $33,390 | $39,090 | $81,100 |
| Florida | 470 | $27,040 | $28,090 | $50,640 |
Other transportation and material moving occupations
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Light Truck Drivers
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- Packers and Packagers, Hand
- Driver/Sales Workers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders is $57,700. Employment is 3,040.
How does Bridge and Lock Tenders pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Bridge and Lock Tenders is 13.2% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Bridge and Lock Tenders?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Lafayette, LA is highest on this page's list at $75,340.