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Bridge and Lock Tenders in United States

Bridge and Lock Tenders

Operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in waterway passages. May supervise such operations. Includes drawbridge operators, lock operators, and slip bridge operators.

$57,700median, a year
$55,370mean (average), a year
3,040people employed in this job here

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