Career Outlook for Bridge and Lock Tenders
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The overall job outlook for Bridge or Lock Tender careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 7.14 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 1.19 percent per year. Demand for Bridge and Lock Tenders is expected to go up, with an expected 1,850 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 7.12 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Bridge and Lock Tenders in the following states
| Louisiana | 370 |
| Florida | 270 |
| New Jersey | 170 |
| Michigan | 140 |
| Massachusetts | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | 130 |
| Wisconsin | 130 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Bridge and Lock Tenders
| Oregon | 40 |
| Oklahoma | 40 |
| Virginia | 40 |
| Missouri | 40 |
| Indiana | 50 |
| Texas | 50 |
| Arkansas | 70 |
