Bridge and Lock Tenders pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,920 or more. The middle half of bridge and lock tenders in Pittsburgh earn between $66,440 and $72,920.
- $59K10th
- $66K25th
- $69KMedian
- $73K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,350 | $5,696 | $32.86 |
| Median | $68,810 | $5,734 | $33.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,440 | $5,537 | $31.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,920 | $6,077 | $35.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bridge and Lock Tenders pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Bridge and lock tenders in Pittsburgh earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($68,520) and 23% more than the U.S. average ($55,370). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $57,700.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $68,350 | $68,810 | $59,070 | $72,920 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,520 | $68,810 | $61,570 | $72,920 | 110 |
| United States | $55,370 | $57,700 | $28,090 | $75,360 | 3,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bridge and Lock Tenders salary after taxes in Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $68,350, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $54,816 a year, or $4,568 a month and $2,108 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for bridge and lock tenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $68,350 buys what about $72,197 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Bridge and Lock Tenders salary in nearby metro areas
- Cleveland, OH$45,060
- Detroit, MI$38,090
- New York, NY$55,490
- Chicago, IL$76,220
- Davenport, IA$67,900
- St. Louis, MO$73,220
Highest-paying cities for bridge and lock tenders
Chicago, IL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,220).
- Chicago, IL$76,220
- St. Louis, MO$73,220
- Pittsburgh, PA$68,350
- Davenport, IA$67,900
- Lafayette, LA$66,710
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Bridge and Lock Tenders salary in Pittsburgh: questions
How much do bridge and lock tenders make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$32.86 an hour on average, and $33.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bridge and lock tenders salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bridge and lock tenders take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $54,816 a year ($4,568 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,350. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do bridge and lock tenders earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% more than the U.S. average for this job ($55,370).
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; area Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.91, this job is 4.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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