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How much does a locksmith and safe repairer make in San Diego?

$57,660a year

Median yearly pay for locksmith and safe repairers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $27.72 an hour or $4,805 a month.

Hourly
$27.72
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
26 of 91
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,890Median: $57,660Highest 10%: $90,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,890$21.58
25th$48,960$23.54
Median$57,660$27.72
75th$72,700$34.95
90th$90,390$43.46

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for locksmith and safe repairers.

San Jose, CA$74,320
San Francisco, CA$65,370
Fresno, CA$63,770
Riverside, CA$62,910
Los Angeles, CA$57,320
Sacramento, CA$56,940
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Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$120,900
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$104,800
Commercial Diver$101,600
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$98,860
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$96,580
Avionics Technician$92,480
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$92,390
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$88,860
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$87,560
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$85,080
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a locksmith and safe repairer make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $27.72 ($57,660 a year).

Do locksmith and safe repairers make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $57,660 against $51,320 nationally, 12% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $61,010, so San Diego pays 5% less.

Where does San Diego rank for locksmith and safe repairer pay?

26 of 91 metro areas with data.

How much does a locksmith and safe repairer make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,390 or more.

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.