The median annual wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Michigan is $56,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,260.
Pay spans roughly $45,830 at the 10th percentile to $74,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.05 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as bridge and lock tenders in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $56,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.05 |
| 10th percentile | $45,830 |
| 90th percentile | $74,860 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.