The median annual wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Washington is $75,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,820.
Pay spans roughly $66,370 at the 10th percentile to $82,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.50 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as bridge and lock tenders in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $75,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.50 |
| 10th percentile | $66,370 |
| 90th percentile | $82,040 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.