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Will AI replace bridge and lock tenders?AI replacement risk 49% and how the work is changing

United States Transportation Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$57,700
25th–75th pct. $38,640–$69,620
Top pay (est.)
$98,000
Top 10% $75,360
Pay in 5 years
$65,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$75,300est.
$64,700–$87,400
Outlook score
38/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
49%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−2.3%
300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Bridge and Lock Tenders? AI replacement risk

49%
Moderate
Ranked #507 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Bridge and Lock Tenders

Key skills

Operation and Control
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Writing
2.9
Speaking
2.9
Complex Problem Solving
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Public Safety and Security
3.5
English Language
3.1
Education and Training
3.1
Customer and Personal Service
2.9
Transportation
2.8
Computers and Electronics
2.8
Mechanical
2.7
Administration and Management
2.5

What the work involves

Controlling Machines and ProcessesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsTraining and Teaching OthersDocumenting/Recording InformationPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Far VisionControl PrecisionReaction TimeSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionSelective Attention

Education of workers

High school diploma
65%
Post-secondary certificate
20%
Less than high school
15%

Training before entry

6–12 months
30%
1–3 months
30%
Up to 1 month
20%
3–6 months
10%
None / short demo
5%
1–2 years
5%

Related work experience

None
40%
1–2 years
30%
6–12 months
15%
Up to 1 month
5%
4–6 years
5%
1–3 months
5%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.