How much does a Bridge Operator make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bridge Operator in Tacoma, WA is $87,412. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,241 to $97,225, with most professionals earning between $69,892 and $106,160.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Bridge Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $69,892 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $78,241 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $87,412 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $97,225 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $106,160 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
25% $78,241 10% $69,892 90% $106,160 75% $97,225 $87,412 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Heavy Equipment Operator III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Bridge Operator

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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78241
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87412

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78241
97225
87412
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Bridge Operator: Bridge, C, Front

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