Bridge and Lock Tenders salary in Tennessee
SOC 53-6011 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$60,420
per year in Tennessee
Middle half
$49,900–$65,060
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
60
in Tennessee
Concentration
0.92×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Tennessee
$60,420
published median
United States
$57,700
4.7% above the national median
Rank among states and DC
12th
23 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $60,420 median has purchasing power comparable to about $65,767 nationally. Tennessee's BEA regional price parity is 91.9 (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 Tennessee.
$49,900$65,060
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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