Bridge and Lock Tender salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A bridge and lock tender earns a median of $57,700 a year ($27.74 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $55,370. About 3,040 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $57,700
- Gross pay
- $2,219.23
- Federal income tax
- −$182.46
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$137.59
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$32.18
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,867.00
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $57,700
- Federal
- $4,744
- FICA
- $4,414
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $48,542
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Bridge and Lock Tenders. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-6011). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bridge and lock tender make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $27.74; the average is $26.62.
What is the salary range for a bridge and lock tender?
The bottom 10% earn under $28,090 and the top 10% earn over $75,360 a year.
How much is $57,700 after taxes?
About $48,542 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $46,290 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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