Bridge and Lock Tenders salary in Missouri
The median bridge and lock tenders in Missouri earns $74,110 a year, 28% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $4,790 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $63,360
- 25th percentile
- $66,580
- Median percentile
- $74,110
- 75th percentile
- $74,480
- 90th percentile
- $78,460
Based on 40 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$57,483 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $74,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,474 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,669 |
| Missouri income tax (approx.) | −$3,483 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,790 |
| Every two weeks | $2,211 |
Does it go far here?
$81,604Median pay in Missouri is worth this at average US prices (local price level 90.8 vs 100).
22%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,033 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Missouri
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $242,630 |
| Physicians, All Other | $227,980 |
| Pediatricians, General | $223,910 |
| Dentists, General | $204,960 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $172,700 |
| Chief Executives | $172,320 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $171,180 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $159,460 |
All bridge and lock tenders salaries · Take-home pay in Missouri