Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$58,490
↑ 27.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Bridge and Lock Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Bridge and Lock Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 27.3% since 2011 ($45,940 → $58,490)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $58,490
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,490 | +19.1% |
| 2023 | $49,120 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $47,280 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $45,390 | -13.3% |
| 2020 | $52,340 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | $50,110 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | $50,320 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | $50,240 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $49,090 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | $48,520 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | $48,120 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | $46,360 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | $45,940 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | $45,940 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.