Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary in Louisiana

Bridge and lock tenders in Louisiana earn the most in Lafayette (average $66,710 a year) and the least in New Orleans ($51,140), across the 3 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bridge and lock tenders average at $50,700 and the median at $39,090 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,370.

Bridge and Lock Tenders average salary by city in Louisiana

Lafayette$66,710
Baton Rouge$63,860
New Orleans$51,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lafayette	$66,710	$75,340	$46,000	$54,145	87
Baton Rouge	$63,860	$69,970	$38,640	$51,962	91
New Orleans	$51,140	$39,110	$38,640	$42,123	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bridge and Lock Tenders salary in other states

Bridge and Lock Tenders salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-6011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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