SOC 53-6011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Bridge and Lock Tenders is $58,490 per year ($28.12/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $43,701 and $69,534 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $74,402 per year. There are approximately 2,720 bridge and lock tenders employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $15.72 | $32,698 |
| P25 | $21.01 | $43,701 |
| P50MEDIAN | $28.12 | $58,490 |
| P75 | $33.43 | $69,534 |
| P90 | $35.77 | $74,402 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Bridge and Lock Tenders is $58,490 per year ($28.12/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $43,701 and $69,534 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Bridge and Lock Tenders is $74,402 per year ($35.77/hr). The 75th percentile is $69,534 per year.
Entry-level Bridge and Lock Tenders (10th percentile) earn approximately $32,698 per year ($15.72/hr). The 25th percentile is $43,701 per year.
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