SOC 49-9094 · May 2025 · United States
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers across the United States is $51,320 per year, measured over 15,040 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $76,740.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
Pay for this occupation varies by 114.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $76,740 and Arkansas pays $35,770.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $76,740 | — | |
| 2 | Connecticut | $69,280 | 120 | |
| 3 | Hawaii | $64,490 | 50 | |
| 4 | Delaware | $63,640 | 50 | |
| 5 | New York | $61,830 | 960 | |
| 6 | California | $61,010 | 2,060 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $60,330 | 270 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $59,420 | 300 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $59,070 | 220 | |
| 10 | Alaska | $58,390 | 80 |
States with the most Locksmiths and Safe Repairers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,060 | $61,010 | |
| 2 | Florida | 1,440 | $49,120 | |
| 3 | Texas | 1,420 | $43,860 | |
| 4 | New York | 960 | $61,830 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 530 | $52,160 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 480 | $57,000 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 480 | $45,900 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 430 | $58,110 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 430 | $53,590 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 400 | $47,760 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Haven | $78,160 | 30 |
| 2 | San Jose | $74,320 | 90 |
| 3 | Hartford | $70,980 | 40 |
| 4 | Atlantic City | $70,120 | 60 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $65,370 | 340 |
| 6 | Urban Honolulu | $64,970 | 40 |
| 7 | Fresno | $63,770 | 50 |
| 8 | Stockton | $62,930 | 30 |
| 9 | Riverside | $62,910 | 170 |
| 10 | Santa Maria | $62,050 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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