The median annual wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in New York is $51,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,340.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $69,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.68 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as bridge and lock tenders in New York.
| Median (annual) | $51,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,340 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.68 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $69,890 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.