Junior

Junior Bridge Toll Collector

The crossing point cashier — collecting tolls and keeping traffic moving across bridges and roads.

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Job markets for Junior Bridge Toll Collectors
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Bridge Toll Collector

As a Junior Bridge Toll Collector, you work in a toll booth collecting payments from vehicles crossing a bridge or using a toll road. You're processing cash and card payments, making change quickly, handling toll passes and transponders, and keeping traffic flowing smoothly through your lane.

Your day is defined by traffic patterns. Rush hours are intense with constant vehicle flow. Off-peak times are slower but require sustained attention. You're in a small booth for extended periods, processing transactions quickly while maintaining accuracy and safety awareness.

The challenge is the physical demands and repetitive nature of the work. You're working in a confined space, exposed to traffic exhaust, processing thousands of similar transactions. You're developing efficiency, endurance, and the ability to maintain focus through repetition.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Traffic volumePayment methodsBooth conditionsShift patternsElectronic toll integration
Toll collection varies by facility and location. Major bridge or highway plazas have intense volume. Smaller facilities are different. The integration of electronic tolling changes the work significantly — some facilities are moving toward all-electronic collection. Weather exposure and booth conditions vary.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Bridge Toll Collectors (SOC 41-2011.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Transaction efficiency
Speed reduces backup and improves traffic flow
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Cash accuracy
Correct handling is fundamental
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Safety awareness
Working in traffic requires constant vigilance
What's the typical traffic volume?
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How is electronic tolling integrated?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$23K–$38K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
3.1M
U.S. Employment
-9.9%
10yr Growth
543K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Service OrientationSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionCoordinationMonitoringTime ManagementMathematics
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2011.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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