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Bridge and Lock Tenders Salary in Iowa
Bridge and Lock Tenders in Iowa earn a median $70,890 a year, 23% above the U.S. median.
- Median in IA
- $70,890 a year
- U.S. median
- $57,700 a year
- Employment
- 50
- Location quotient
- 1.77
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Iowa
- Median (50%)
- $70,890 · $34.08 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $69,410 · $33.37 an hour (estimate error ±0.0%)
- 10th percentile
- $63,360 · $30.46 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $66,410 · $31.93 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $74,110 · $35.63 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $74,420 · $35.78 an hour
- Employment
- 50 (estimate error ±0.0%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.04
- Location quotient
- 1.77 (1.00 = national share)
Bridge and Lock Tenders pay by metro area in Iowa
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $70,890 | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do bridge and lock tenders make in Iowa?
- The median wage for bridge and lock tenders in Iowa is $70,890 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 50 jobs in the state.
- Where in Iowa do bridge and lock tenders earn the most?
- Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $70,890 a year.