Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #19 of 23 · LA
8.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,700 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $39,090
Employment 370
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,390P25 $38,640 Median $39,090P75 $69,970P90 $81,100
About 80% of bridge and lock tenderss in Louisiana earn between $33,390 and $81,100. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean bridge and lock tenders salary in Louisiana is $50,700, about 8.4% below the U.S. average ($55,370). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | $75,340 | $66,710 | 30 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $69,970 | $63,860 | 40 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $39,110 | $51,140 | 90 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $38,640 | $50,160 | 50 |