The median annual wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Louisiana is $35,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,830.
Pay spans roughly $24,930 at the 10th percentile to $76,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.25 per hour. An estimated 350 people work as bridge and lock tenders in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $35,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.25 |
| 10th percentile | $24,930 |
| 90th percentile | $76,650 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.