The average salary for a locksmiths and safe repairer in the United States is $52,130, but the range typically falls between $37,950 and $62,070. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.06, with a range between $18.25 and $29.84.
There are approximately 14,790 people employed as a locksmiths and safe repairer in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of locksmiths and safe repairers.The state with the best pay for a locksmiths and safe repairer is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $71,120, while South Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $32,890.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $31,620 | $15.2 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,950 | $18.25 |
| Median | $48,380 | $23.26 |
| 75th Percentile | $62,070 | $29.84 |
| 90th Percentile | $76,460 | $36.76 |
The salary of a locksmiths and safe repairer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a locksmiths and safe repairer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for locksmiths and safe repairers are District of Columbia, Rhode Island, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland while the worst states are South Carolina, Arkansas, West Virginia, Louisiana, New Mexico.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,230 | $44,860 | $60,070 |
| Arizona | $36,010 | $50,070 | $75,650 |
| Arkansas | $26,540 | $38,350 | $55,270 |
| California | $39,220 | $62,620 | $86,350 |
| Colorado | $30,320 | $44,320 | $66,090 |
| Connecticut | $34,670 | $57,990 | $75,330 |
| Delaware | $31,630 | $60,960 | $87,830 |
| District of Columbia | $54,810 | $71,120 | $85,650 |
| Florida | $28,090 | $44,740 | $62,880 |
| Georgia | $23,330 | $56,040 | $85,150 |
| Hawaii | $29,230 | $49,780 | $67,210 |
| Idaho | $31,200 | $45,920 | $58,140 |
| Illinois | $34,700 | $48,930 | $74,680 |
| Indiana | $28,960 | $44,320 | $58,350 |
| Iowa | $33,110 | $49,610 | $67,190 |
| Kansas | $25,460 | $52,280 | $72,990 |
| Kentucky | $29,250 | $42,290 | $59,740 |
| Louisiana | $19,800 | $39,750 | $56,020 |
| Maine | $39,480 | $52,060 | $67,910 |
| Maryland | $35,010 | $57,550 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | $44,060 | $61,490 | $78,090 |
| Michigan | $27,480 | $49,980 | $70,750 |
| Minnesota | $24,670 | $50,490 | $74,820 |
| Mississippi | $33,400 | $43,300 | $56,920 |
| Missouri | $34,060 | $55,070 | $81,040 |
| Montana | $37,870 | $45,940 | $56,980 |
| Nebraska | $29,400 | $43,600 | $67,130 |
| Nevada | $38,010 | $59,440 | $95,600 |
| New Hampshire | $36,710 | $54,310 | $67,540 |
| New Jersey | $34,270 | $57,920 | $73,030 |
| New Mexico | $27,450 | $39,010 | $54,060 |
| New York | $35,680 | $58,360 | $95,620 |
| North Carolina | $27,290 | $46,370 | $70,430 |
| North Dakota | $36,750 | $47,550 | $68,640 |
| Ohio | $31,530 | $48,430 | $69,860 |
| Oklahoma | $34,660 | $49,810 | $62,230 |
| Oregon | $34,400 | $48,390 | $62,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,250 | $53,980 | $76,260 |
| Rhode Island | $52,450 | $66,660 | $79,190 |
| South Carolina | $17,540 | $32,890 | $53,460 |
| Tennessee | $26,000 | $51,420 | $81,320 |
| Texas | $30,750 | $45,650 | $61,810 |
| Utah | $15,080 | $42,440 | $63,950 |
| Virginia | $34,820 | $54,190 | $76,590 |
| Washington | $35,800 | $54,680 | $82,550 |
| West Virginia | $22,660 | $39,270 | $63,480 |
| Wisconsin | $33,260 | $52,990 | $73,440 |
Even between cities, the salary of a locksmiths and safe repairer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for locksmiths and safe repairers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $72,710.The city with the lowest average salary for locksmiths and safe repairers is El Paso, TX with an average salary of $38,360.
Areas with highest average salaries for locksmiths and safe repairers
Areas with lowest average salaries for locksmiths and safe repairers
The number of locksmiths and safe repairers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of locksmiths and safe repairers has decreased by -1,390. On average, the number of locksmiths and safe repairers has been increasing by -2.1% each year. The salary of locksmiths and safe repairers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of locksmiths and safe repairers has increased by $5,890. On average, the salary of locksmiths and safe repairers has been increasing by 3.2% each year.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers are part of the installation, maintenance, and repair occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for locksmiths and safe repairers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all installation, maintenance, and repair occupations jobs here.
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