As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bridge Operator in Virginia is $82,134, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,580 weekly, or $6,845 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Bridge Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Bridge Operator in Virginia vary widely, spanning from $65,860 to $105,179. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,616) and 75th percentile ($94,197), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,179 per year. This $20,581 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Equipment Operation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Virginia Bridge Operator often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 53 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 nationwide for Bridge Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $65,860 VA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $73,616 VA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $82,134 VA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $94,197 VA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $105,179 VA August 01, 2026
25% $73,616 10% $65,860 90% $105,179 75% $94,197 $82,134 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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06197 - Operator Bridge Tunnel

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management - Hampton, VA

02289 - Operator Structure and Bridge

Virginia Department of Transportation - Salem, VA

07624 - Operator Structure and Bridge

Virginia Department of Transportation - Charlottesville, VA

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A.M. Cohron & Son - OMAHA, NE

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Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $95,501 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $84,347 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $78,932 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $82,631 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $81,965 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $81,355 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $82,680 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $91,177 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $95,722 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $79,530 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Heavy Equipment Operator III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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