How much does a locksmith and safe repairer make in California?
$61,010a year
Median yearly pay for locksmith and safe repairers in California. That is $29.33 an hour or $5,084 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.33
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,020Median: $61,010Highest 10%: $93,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| 25th | $49,910 | $24.00 | |
| Median | $61,010 | $29.33 | |
| 75th | $80,530 | $38.72 | |
| 90th | $93,030 | $44.73 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $74,320 |
| San Francisco, CA | $65,370 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,770 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,930 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,910 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $62,050 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $59,940 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,660 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $57,320 |
| Oxnard, CA | $57,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $56,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locksmith and safe repairers.
| 3. Hawaii | $64,490 |
| 4. Delaware | $63,640 |
| 5. New York | $61,830 |
| 6. California | $61,010 |
| 7. Maryland | $60,330 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $59,420 |
| 9. Minnesota | $59,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locksmith and safe repairer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.33 ($61,010 a year).
Do locksmith and safe repairers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $61,010 against $51,320 nationally, 19% more.
Where does California rank for locksmith and safe repairer pay?
California ranks 6 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays locksmith and safe repairers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $74,320 a year.
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.