Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary
The median locksmiths and safe repairers salary in the United States is $51,320 per year ($24.68/hour). Salaries range from $35,530 at the entry level to $79,400+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 15,040 locksmiths and safe repairers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 8.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$51,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.68
per hour
Employment
15,040
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,530
25th percentile
$43,160
Median
$51,320
75th percentile
$64,560
90th percentile
$79,400
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-8.3%
Decline
Annual Openings
1,700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary by State
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$36K$77K■ No data
Top Paying States
District of Columbia
$77K
+50%
Connecticut
$69K
+35%
Hawaii
$64K
+26%
Delaware
$64K
+24%
New York
$62K
+20%
California
$61K
+19%
Maryland
$60K
+18%
Massachusetts
$59K
+16%
Minnesota
$59K
+15%
Alaska
$58K
+14%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $76,740 | +49.5% |
| Connecticut | $69,280 | +35.0% |
| Hawaii | $64,490 | +25.7% |
| Delaware | $63,640 | +24.0% |
| New York | $61,830 | +20.5% |
| California | $61,010 | +18.9% |
| Maryland | $60,330 | +17.6% |
| Massachusetts | $59,420 | +15.8% |
| Minnesota | $59,070 | +15.1% |
| Alaska | $58,390 | +13.8% |
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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $78,160 | +52.3% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $74,320 | +44.8% |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $70,980 | +38.3% |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $70,120 | +36.6% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $65,370 | +27.4% |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $64,970 | +26.6% |
| Fresno, CA | $63,770 | +24.3% |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $62,930 | +22.6% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $62,910 | +22.6% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $62,050 | +20.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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