Highest-paying states for bridge and lock tenders
Washington leads at $78,020 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $78,020 | $71,720–$78,020 |
| Mississippi | $74,730 | $66,830–$74,730 |
| Minnesota | $74,420 | $69,200–$77,710 |
| Missouri | $74,110 | $66,580–$74,480 |
| California | $72,390 | $52,800–$79,150 |
| Illinois | $70,890 | $64,640–$74,110 |
| Iowa | $70,890 | $66,410–$74,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,810 | $66,440–$72,920 |
| Alabama | $66,830 | $60,420–$74,730 |
| West Virginia | $65,460 | $65,460–$69,620 |
| Indiana | $60,780 | $48,440–$68,100 |
| Tennessee | $60,420 | $49,900–$65,060 |
| Ohio | $58,410 | $44,500–$68,810 |
| Kentucky | $58,220 | $47,430–$65,640 |
| Wisconsin | $57,350 | $51,160–$66,410 |
| Massachusetts | $55,830 | $48,080–$62,800 |
| New York | $51,560 | $32,240–$60,610 |
| Michigan | $50,540 | $35,000–$55,850 |
| Virginia | $47,120 | $38,160–$77,960 |
| Texas | $45,820 | $39,500–$68,950 |
| North Carolina | $41,380 | $34,230–$44,550 |
| Louisiana | $39,090 | $38,640–$69,970 |
| Florida | $28,090 | $28,090–$39,090 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.