Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for locksmiths and safe repairers in the U.S. is $51,320 ($24.68 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $51,320
- Mean annual wage
- $55,470
- Median hourly wage
- $24.68
- Employment
- 15,040
15,040 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,530 | $17.08 |
| 25th percentile | $43,160 | $20.75 |
| Median (50th) | $51,320 | $24.68 |
| 75th percentile | $64,560 | $31.04 |
| 90th percentile | $79,400 | $38.17 |
Highest-paying states for locksmiths and safe repairers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $76,740 | — |
| Connecticut | $69,280 | 120 |
| Hawaii | $64,490 | 50 |
| Delaware | $63,640 | 50 |
| New York | $61,830 | 960 |
| California | $61,010 | 2,060 |
| Maryland | $60,330 | 270 |
| Massachusetts | $59,420 | 300 |
| Minnesota | $59,070 | 220 |
| Alaska | $58,390 | 80 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $35,770 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $38,680 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $41,920 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $42,940 median annual wage
- Alabama: $43,340 median annual wage
About this occupation
Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.
Typical tasks
- Remove interior and exterior finishes on safes and vaults, and spray on new finishes.
- Set up and maintain master key systems.
- Install door hardware, such as locks and closers.
- Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
- Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
- Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 5.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 44.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.6% |
| Associate's degree | 10.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.6% |
| Master's degree | 2.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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