Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $38,360 -34.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.44
10th percentile $34,920
90th percentile $49,640
Employed locally 60
National median $58,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,920
    25th
    $38,360
    50th (median)
    $38,360
    75th
    $42,470
    90th
    $49,640

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Bridge and Lock Tenders salary vs area income 52% Median Bridge and Lock Tenders salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bridge and Lock Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $75,920
    Lafayette, LA $75,340
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,180
    St. Louis, MO-IL $74,090
    Mississippi $73,240
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $73,240

    Nearby metros — Bridge and Lock Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Florida $42,470

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,180
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,710
    Light Truck Drivers $41,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bridge and Lock Tenders make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Miami, FL is $18.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.87 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Bridge and Lock Tenders salaries?

    The median Bridge and Lock Tenders salary in Miami, FL is 34.4% below the national median of $58,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bridge and Lock Tenders in Miami?

    Entry-level Bridge and Lock Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,920 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,360.