Bridge and Lock Tenders salary in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
SOC 53-6011 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$35,000
per year in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Middle half
$32,210–$36,460
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
50
in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Concentration
1.41×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$35,000
published median
United States
$57,700
39.3% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
10th
10 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Michigan ($50,540). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $35,000 median has purchasing power comparable to about $34,896 nationally. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI's BEA regional price parity is 100.3 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI.
$32,210$50,540
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
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