Find Trade Colleges

Bridge and Lock Tenders in Louisiana

Is Louisiana a good place for you to work as a Bridge and Lock Tender?

7.1% Jobs Projection

$30,930 Median Salary

70 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Louisiana are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

Projected employment for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Louisiana is growing faster than average.
Bridge and Lock Tenders in Louisiana earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Bridge and Lock Tenders Work in Louisiana?

In 2018, there were 480 Bridge and Lock Tenders working in the state.

There were 460 Bridge and Lock Tenders employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 70 Bridge and Lock Tenders working in it, which means Louisiana has more Bridge and Lock Tenders than average.

Job Projections for Louisiana

Jobs for Bridge and Lock Tenders in this state are growing at a rate of 7.1% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 2.7%.

Louisiana Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 70 annual job openings, and a total of 600 jobs for Louisiana Bridge and Lock Tenders in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 400 annual jobs and 3,800 total jobs in 2026.

What do Bridge and Lock Tenders Make in Louisiana?

In 2018 wages for Bridge and Lock Tenders ranged from $21,390 to $51,530 with $30,930 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.28 to $24.77. The median hourly rate was $14.87.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $14.83 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.04.

The median salary in Louisiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Explore Best Ranked Schools for You

Explore the best ranked schools for the programs you are most interested in.

Top Louisiana Metros for Bridge and Lock Tenders

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Bridge and Lock Tenders.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	130	$31,060
Houma-Thibodaux, LA	120	$25,390
Baton Rouge, LA	50	$36,430
Lake Charles, LA	40	$35,890

Top States for Bridge and Lock Tenders Employment

The table below shows the states where most Bridge and Lock Tenders work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Louisiana	480	$30,930
Illinois	300	$58,300
New York	290	$48,840
Florida	180	$32,060
Wisconsin	140	$49,050
Ohio	140	$54,460
Pennsylvania	120	$55,190
New Jersey	110	$53,900
South Carolina	110	$49,260
Texas	90	$27,850
Tennessee	70	$52,660
Michigan	70	$41,220
Minnesota	70	$61,620
Kentucky	70	$54,580
Massachusetts	70	$45,760
Mississippi	70	$56,350
Iowa	60	$57,890
California	60	$47,340
West Virginia	60	$54,470
Arkansas	60	$49,680

Below are the states where Bridge and Lock Tenders get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Minnesota	$61,620
Illinois	$58,300
Iowa	$57,890
Indiana	$57,000
Mississippi	$56,350
Missouri	$56,280
Pennsylvania	$55,190
Kentucky	$54,580
West Virginia	$54,470
Ohio	$54,460

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.