Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for locksmiths and safe repairerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$78,310
- Connecticut$69,750
- Massachusetts$67,510
- California$67,180
- Alaska$66,550
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$38,730
- Texas$42,200
- Oklahoma$43,340
- Mississippi$43,400
- Alabama$43,730
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $78,310 | $76,740 | $38 | +41.2% | — |
| 2 | Connecticut | $69,750 | $69,280 | $34 | +25.7% | 120 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $67,510 | $59,420 | $32 | +21.7% | 300 |
| 4 | California | $67,180 | $61,010 | $32 | +21.1% | 2,060 |
| 5 | Alaska | $66,550 | $58,390 | $32 | +20% | 80 |
| 6 | Delaware | $65,090 | $63,640 | $31 | +17.3% | 50 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $63,930 | $56,690 | $31 | +15.3% | 50 |
| 8 | New York | $62,420 | $61,830 | $30 | +12.5% | 960 |
| 9 | Maryland | $62,050 | $60,330 | $30 | +11.9% | 270 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $61,550 | $57,360 | $30 | +11% | 80 |
| 11 | Washington | $59,580 | $58,010 | $29 | +7.4% | 380 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $59,420 | $57,000 | $29 | +7.1% | 480 |
| 13 | Oregon | $59,010 | $50,450 | $28 | +6.4% | 250 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $58,230 | $59,070 | $28 | +5% | 220 |
| 15 | Illinois | $57,810 | $58,110 | $28 | +4.2% | 430 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $57,280 | $52,160 | $28 | +3.3% | 530 |
| 17 | Virginia | $56,140 | $53,590 | $27 | +1.2% | 430 |
| 18 | Florida | $56,110 | $49,120 | $27 | +1.2% | 1,440 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $56,080 | $64,490 | $27 | +1.1% | 50 |
| 20 | Montana | $55,920 | $56,200 | $27 | +0.8% | 110 |
| 21 | Missouri | $55,580 | $50,140 | $27 | +0.2% | 220 |
| 22 | Utah | $54,610 | $55,520 | $26 | -1.6% | 180 |
| 23 | Maine | $54,560 | $52,670 | $26 | -1.6% | 140 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $53,430 | $50,250 | $26 | -3.7% | 340 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $52,970 | $48,360 | $25 | -4.5% | 130 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $52,950 | $51,120 | $25 | -4.5% | 120 |
| 27 | Georgia | $52,940 | $54,050 | $25 | -4.6% | 330 |
| 28 | Kansas | $52,550 | $52,930 | $25 | -5.3% | 110 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $52,360 | $56,510 | $25 | -5.6% | 40 |
| 30 | Nevada | $52,010 | $47,450 | $25 | -6.2% | 170 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $51,740 | $46,550 | $25 | -6.7% | 190 |
| 32 | Michigan | $51,540 | $54,120 | $25 | -7.1% | 230 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $51,230 | $46,560 | $25 | -7.6% | 140 |
| 34 | Colorado | $50,460 | $47,500 | $24 | -9% | 380 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $50,090 | $49,070 | $24 | -9.7% | 50 |
| 36 | Iowa | $49,210 | $46,360 | $24 | -11.3% | 120 |
| 37 | Arizona | $49,170 | $44,460 | $24 | -11.4% | 260 |
| 38 | Ohio | $48,080 | $47,760 | $23 | -13.3% | 400 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $47,470 | $44,310 | $23 | -14.4% | 70 |
| 40 | Indiana | $47,430 | $47,640 | $23 | -14.5% | 250 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $45,950 | $45,900 | $22 | -17.2% | 480 |
| 42 | Idaho | $44,230 | $43,460 | $21 | -20.3% | 150 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $43,980 | $41,920 | $21 | -20.7% | 140 |
| 44 | Alabama | $43,730 | $43,340 | $21 | -21.2% | 200 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $43,400 | $42,940 | $21 | -21.8% | 80 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $43,340 | $38,680 | $21 | -21.9% | 180 |
| 47 | Texas | $42,200 | $43,860 | $20 | -23.9% | 1,420 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $38,730 | $35,770 | $19 | -30.2% | 100 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 92 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Haven, CT | $78,160 | $75,360 | 30 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $74,320 | $78,480 | 90 |
| 3 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $70,980 | $72,210 | 40 |
| 4 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $70,120 | $69,670 | 60 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $65,370 | $76,180 | 340 |
| 6 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $64,970 | $58,470 | 40 |
| 7 | Fresno, CA | $63,770 | $65,380 | 50 |
| 8 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $62,930 | $66,520 | 30 |
| 9 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $62,910 | $66,560 | 170 |
| 10 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $62,050 | $68,160 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing locksmiths and safe repairerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $99,460 | $96,480 | 50 |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $99,460 | $96,480 | 50 |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $90,230 | $84,200 | — |
| 4 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $90,230 | $84,200 | — |
| 5 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $77,730 | $73,810 | 90 |
| 6 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $77,730 | $72,540 | 60 |
| 7 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, State Government Owned | $77,730 | $72,770 | 60 |
| 8 | Facilities Support Services | $75,540 | $75,490 | 170 |
| 9 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $75,040 | $75,380 | 430 |
| 10 | Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $72,020 | $75,200 | 70 |
| 11 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $72,020 | $75,200 | 70 |
| 12 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $71,260 | $69,440 | 50 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make in the U.S.?
The median locksmiths and safe repairers salary in the United States is $51,320 per year (mean $55,470), and about 80% earn between $35,530 and $79,400.
How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make per hour?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $55,470 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays locksmiths and safe repairers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for locksmiths and safe repairers at $78,310 per year (median $76,740).
What is the job outlook for locksmiths and safe repairers?
Employment is projected to change -8.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 1,700 openings per year.