Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$50,490
↑ 37.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 37.6% since 2011 ($36,680 → $50,490)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $50,490
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,490 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $48,380 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $47,400 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | $46,910 | +7.4% |
| 2020 | $43,690 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | $41,940 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | $41,450 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | $40,680 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | $40,420 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | $39,160 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | $38,600 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $37,950 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | $37,560 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | $36,680 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.