The median annual wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $68,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,060.
Pay spans roughly $30,370 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 $32.90 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as bridge and lock tenders in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $68,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.90 |
| 10th percentile | $30,370 |
| 90th percentile | $76,650 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.