Bridge and Lock Tenders salary in Virginia
SOC 53-6011 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$47,120
per year in Virginia
Middle half
$38,160–$77,960
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
40
in Virginia
Concentration
0.47×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Virginia
$47,120
published median
United States
$57,700
18.3% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
19th
23 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $47,120 median has purchasing power comparable to about $46,605 nationally. Virginia's BEA regional price parity is 101.1 (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 Virginia.
$38,160$78,100
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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