Locksmith and Safe Repairer Salary
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers earn a median $51,320 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$51,320
$24.67 per hour
Range
$35,530 – $79,400
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
15,040
across the U.S.
▲1.6%
Pay trend: The median for locksmiths and safe repairers in the U.S. rose from $50,490 (May 2024) to $51,320 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 0.8%.
What locksmiths and safe repairers do
Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -11.7% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 1,200
- Self-employed
- 19%
Employment of locksmiths and safe repairers is projected to shrink 11.7% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Locksmith and Safe Repairer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$43,416
per year · effective tax rate 15.4%
$3,618Monthly
$1,809Twice a month
$1,670Every 2 weeks
$20.87Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,978
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,182
- Medicare (1.45%)$744
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$43,416
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,530 | $17.08 | $30,728 |
| 25th percentile | $43,160 | $20.75 | $36,859 |
| Median (50th) | $51,320 | $24.67 | $43,416 |
| 75th percentile | $64,560 | $31.04 | $54,054 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $79,400 | $38.17 | $64,688 |
Locksmith and Safe Repairer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $76,740 | +3.0% | $59,262 | $60,000 – $104,500 | — |
| Connecticut | $69,280 | +7.5% | $55,333 | $45,520 – $98,620 | 120 |
| Hawaii | $64,490 | — | $50,627 | $30,720 – $82,280 | 50 |
| Delaware | $63,640 | +26.0% | $50,456 | $45,710 – $93,450 | 50 |
| New York | $61,830 | +3.8% | $49,119 | $36,950 – $88,890 | 960 |
| California | $61,010 | −0.8% | $48,698 | $47,020 – $93,030 | 2,060 |
| Maryland | $60,330 | +1.7% | $48,153 | $47,720 – $81,290 | 270 |
| Massachusetts | $59,420 | −5.2% | $47,173 | $49,230 – $100,340 | 300 |
| Minnesota | $59,070 | −3.8% | $47,149 | $40,040 – $74,740 | 220 |
| Alaska | $58,390 | −1.5% | $49,096 | $44,050 – $114,440 | 80 |
| Illinois | $58,110 | +22.7% | $46,140 | $35,960 – $88,790 | 430 |
| Washington | $58,010 | +14.8% | $48,791 | $46,240 – $79,580 | 380 |
| Rhode Island | $57,360 | −21.6% | $46,735 | $41,600 – $86,030 | 80 |
| New Jersey | $57,000 | −3.9% | $46,378 | $46,220 – $79,770 | 480 |
| West Virginia | $56,690 | +21.6% | $45,913 | $31,970 – $98,160 | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $56,510 | +2.6% | $47,586 | $31,970 – $72,500 | 40 |
| Montana | $56,200 | +17.7% | $45,452 | $39,730 – $74,990 | 110 |
| Utah | $55,520 | +16.4% | $45,258 | $34,770 – $74,320 | 180 |
| Michigan | $54,120 | −7.6% | $43,616 | $27,100 – $72,370 | 230 |
| Georgia | $54,050 | −12.3% | $43,427 | $26,900 – $75,530 | 330 |
| Virginia | $53,590 | −7.6% | $42,972 | $34,870 – $76,200 | 430 |
| Kansas | $52,930 | +6.0% | $42,555 | $37,010 – $70,740 | 110 |
| Maine | $52,670 | +8.2% | $42,127 | $43,010 – $66,390 | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,160 | −3.0% | $42,489 | $35,980 – $82,380 | 530 |
| Kentucky | $51,120 | +14.0% | $41,583 | $40,410 – $65,060 | 120 |
| Oregon | $50,450 | +1.3% | $39,132 | $38,480 – $75,130 | 250 |
| Tennessee | $50,250 | +11.4% | $42,556 | $34,630 – $72,330 | 340 |
| Missouri | $50,140 | +5.6% | $41,048 | $31,870 – $81,220 | 220 |
| Florida | $49,120 | +3.2% | $41,648 | $36,060 – $77,830 | 1,440 |
| Nebraska | $49,070 | +3.4% | $40,255 | $34,110 – $69,620 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $48,360 | +1.3% | $39,690 | $37,960 – $74,310 | 130 |
| Ohio | $47,760 | +8.6% | $40,024 | $34,560 – $65,000 | 400 |
| Indiana | $47,640 | −3.4% | $39,083 | $28,900 – $61,610 | 250 |
| Colorado | $47,500 | +1.1% | $38,965 | $35,530 – $70,840 | 380 |
| Nevada | $47,450 | −12.7% | $40,306 | $37,630 – $67,700 | 170 |
| South Carolina | $46,560 | +1.3% | $37,954 | $25,570 – $79,910 | 140 |
| Louisiana | $46,550 | +15.3% | $38,573 | $24,460 – $76,740 | 190 |
| Iowa | $46,360 | +3.0% | $38,320 | $34,030 – $68,970 | 120 |
| North Carolina | $45,900 | +8.8% | $37,738 | $29,020 – $71,040 | 480 |
| Arizona | $44,460 | +2.6% | $37,001 | $37,120 – $73,220 | 260 |
| North Dakota | $44,310 | −8.0% | $37,783 | $37,700 – $67,010 | 70 |
| Texas | $43,860 | −1.9% | $37,422 | $18,230 – $59,280 | 1,420 |
| Idaho | $43,460 | −6.1% | $35,905 | $29,140 – $57,860 | 150 |
| Alabama | $43,340 | −1.8% | $35,102 | $29,690 – $57,880 | 200 |
| Mississippi | $42,940 | −4.6% | $35,697 | $30,440 – $63,310 | 80 |
| New Mexico | $41,920 | −7.2% | $35,027 | $28,670 – $62,540 | 140 |
| Oklahoma | $38,680 | −14.4% | $32,064 | $27,740 – $62,600 | 180 |
| Arkansas | $35,770 | −3.1% | $29,739 | $28,360 – $59,120 | 100 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $49,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | $47,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer | $45,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Rigger | $62,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $39,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Commercial Diver | $72,990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairer | $92,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Home Appliance Repairer | $50,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer | $52,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.5% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locksmith and safe repairer make?
The national median salary for locksmiths and safe repairers is $51,320 a year ($24.67 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,530 and the top 10% earn over $79,400. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays locksmiths and safe repairers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $76,740.
How many locksmiths and safe repairers are there in the U.S.?
About 15,040 people work as locksmiths and safe repairers nationwide.