How much does a locksmith and safe repairer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.67 an hour or $4,277 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.67
- Average (mean)
- $55,470
- Jobs
- 15,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,530 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $43,160 | $20.75 | |
| Median | $51,320 | $24.67 | |
| 75th | $64,560 | $31.04 | |
| 90th | $79,400 | $38.17 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $76,740 |
| Connecticut | $69,280 |
| Hawaii | $64,490 |
| Delaware | $63,640 |
| New York | $61,830 |
| California | $61,010 |
| Maryland | $60,330 |
| Massachusetts | $59,420 |
| Minnesota | $59,070 |
| Alaska | $58,390 |
| Illinois | $58,110 |
| Washington | $58,010 |
| Rhode Island | $57,360 |
| New Jersey | $57,000 |
| West Virginia | $56,690 |
| New Hampshire | $56,510 |
| Montana | $56,200 |
| Utah | $55,520 |
| Michigan | $54,120 |
| Georgia | $54,050 |
| Virginia | $53,590 |
| Kansas | $52,930 |
| Maine | $52,670 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,160 |
| Kentucky | $51,120 |
| Oregon | $50,450 |
| Tennessee | $50,250 |
| Missouri | $50,140 |
| Florida | $49,120 |
| Nebraska | $49,070 |
| Wisconsin | $48,360 |
| Ohio | $47,760 |
| Indiana | $47,640 |
| Colorado | $47,500 |
| Nevada | $47,450 |
| South Carolina | $46,560 |
| Louisiana | $46,550 |
| Iowa | $46,360 |
| North Carolina | $45,900 |
| Arizona | $44,460 |
| North Dakota | $44,310 |
| Texas | $43,860 |
| Idaho | $43,460 |
| Alabama | $43,340 |
| Mississippi | $42,940 |
| New Mexico | $41,920 |
| Oklahoma | $38,680 |
| Arkansas | $35,770 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Haven, CT | $78,160 |
| San Jose, CA | $74,320 |
| Hartford, CT | $70,980 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $70,120 |
| San Francisco, CA | $65,370 |
| Honolulu, HI | $64,970 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,770 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,930 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,910 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $62,050 |
| New York, NY | $61,830 |
| Boston, MA | $61,500 |
| Portland, ME | $61,350 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,170 |
| Baltimore, MD | $60,850 |
In other countries
Locksmith and Safe Repairer belongs to the international group "Toolmakers and related workers".
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- Maintenance Worker$60,850
- Millwright$65,700
- Refractory Materials Repairer$61,290
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$95,320
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$74,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locksmith and safe repairer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.67 ($51,320 a year).
How much does a locksmith and safe repairer make a month?
About $4,277 a month before tax, based on a median of $51,320 a year.
How much does a locksmith and safe repairer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,530 or less a year ($17.08 an hour); the top 10% make $79,400 or more.
Which state pays locksmith and safe repairers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $76,740 a year, followed by Connecticut ($69,280) and Hawaii ($64,490).
Which city pays locksmith and safe repairers the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $78,160 a year.
How many locksmith and safe repairers are there in the United States?
About 15,040 people work as locksmith and safe repairers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.