Bridge Tender Salary in the United States

How much does a Bridge Tender make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Bridge Tender in the United States is $26,255 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $13.

However, a Bridge Tender's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $29,838
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $23,920 to $28,131
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $21,793
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Bridge Tender Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $28,131 $2,344 $541 $14
Average $26,255 $2,188 $505 $13
25th Percentile $23,920 $1,993 $460 $11
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Key Factors That Influence Bridge Tender Salaries

A Bridge Tender's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Bridge Tender Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Bridge Tender's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $26,352
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $27,167
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $27,592
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $27,677
  • Expert (over 8 years): $27,734
Levels Salary
Entry Level Bridge Tender$26,352
Intermediate Level Bridge Tender$27,167
Senior Level Bridge Tender$27,592
Specialist Level Bridge Tender$27,677
Expert Level Bridge Tender$27,734
$26,352 0 yr
$27,167 < 2 yrs
$27,592 2-4 yrs
$27,677 5-8 yrs
$27,734 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Bridge Tenders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $33,116
  • San Francisco: $32,753
  • Oakland: $32,063

What Skills Can Increase a Bridge Tender's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 20.39% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • HACCP (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): HACCP is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement to manufacturing and consumption of the finished product.
  • Food Handling (Mentioned in 0.88% Job Postings): Food Handling means one or more operations of food production, manufacture, offering or displaying for sale, storage, preserving, wrapping, transportation, delivery, importation, exportation, or the licensing or approval for any of such activities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 20.39%
HACCP 2.33%
Food Handling 0.88%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Bridge Tender's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Product Quality: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
$29,406
12%
Innovation
$28,356
8%
Product Quality
$28,093
7%
Teamwork
$27,830
6%
Organizational Skills
$27,830
6%
Leadership
$27,568
5%
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Bridge Tender Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Bridge Tender roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Bridge Tender positions in Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Bridge Tender as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Bridge Tender

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$31,506$15.020%

Bridge Tender Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Bridge Tender's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Bridge Tender

Salaries for a Bridge Tender can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $29,941 in 2023 to around $29,451 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Bridge Tender salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Bridge Tender Over Time

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$29,941
2024
$29,796
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2023 $29,941
2024 $29,796
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