California

Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$68,070
+23.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$32.73
 
10th Percentile
$48,440
Entry level
90th Percentile
$86,960
Senior level
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Salary Range

Bridge and Lock Tenders in California earn between $48,440 and $86,960, with a mean of $68,070. The national average for this role is $55,080.

$68,070 mean
10th Percentile$48,44090th Percentile$86,960

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$68,070
National Average$55,080
Washington$76,240
Minnesota$72,570
Illinois$71,700
Missouri$70,970
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.