Bridge and Lock Tenders salary in Mississippi
SOC 53-6011 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$74,730
per year in Mississippi
Middle half
$66,830–$74,730
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
50
in Mississippi
Concentration
2.06×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Mississippi
$74,730
published median
United States
$57,700
29.5% above the national median
Rank among states and DC
2nd
23 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $74,730 median has purchasing power comparable to about $85,943 nationally. Mississippi's BEA regional price parity is 87.0 (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 Mississippi.
$31,250$74,730
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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