SOC 49-9094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers — Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Jacksonville, FL is $49,660 per year, close to the national median of $51,320 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Jacksonville, FL is $49,660 per year, close to the national median of $51,320 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $38,820 and $61,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,470 and the ninetieth at $72,490.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Palm Bay records the highest median at $55,490. Of the 579 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 345th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,470 | −28.9% |
| 25th | $38,820 | −24.4% |
| Median (50th) | $49,660 | −3.2% |
| 75th | $61,600 | +20.0% |
| 90th | $72,490 | +41.3% |
| Mean | $54,040 | +5.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $55,490 | 40 | |
| 2 | Miami | $51,470 | 400 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $51,440 | 50 | |
| 4 | North Port | $50,200 | 30 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $48,980 | 270 | |
| 6 | Lakeland | $48,050 | 50 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $47,720 | 200 | |
| 8 | Naples | $46,240 | 30 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $45,350 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jacksonville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $49,660 buys what $48,027 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,027US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,660 a year, 3.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,470 to $72,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $55,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Jacksonville, FL?
The median annual wage is $49,660, or $23.87 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,320, so pay in Jacksonville, FL is 3.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Jacksonville, FL earns more than $72,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,470 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Palm Bay, at $55,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Jacksonville, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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