The median annual wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Massachusetts is $53,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,170.
Pay spans roughly $42,960 at the 10th percentile to $60,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.63 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as bridge and lock tenders in Massachusetts.
| Median (annual) | $53,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.63 |
| 10th percentile | $42,960 |
| 90th percentile | $60,290 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.