Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Career, Salary and Skills
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers have a BLS-reported national median annual wage of $51,320 based on the 2025 OEWS dataset, with reported national employment of 15,040. Wage data is published for 140 locations.
Occupation description
Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.
O*NET code
49-9094.00
Job zone
2
Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
None
National salary and employment
Median annual
$51,320
Hourly median
$24.68
Employment
15,040
Data year
2025
National salary distribution
Top skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.38 | 3.12 |
| Time Management | 3.25 | 2.88 |
| Active Listening | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Service Orientation | 3.12 | 2.25 |
| Speaking | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Troubleshooting | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.00 | 2.50 |
Typical tasks
- Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
- Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
- Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
- Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
- Open safe locks by drilling.
- Set up and maintain master key systems.
- Install door hardware, such as locks and closers.
- Keep records of company locks and keys.
Technology
- dESCO ESC
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Inventory tracking software
- Mapping software
- Marathon Data Systems ServiceCEO
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Scheduling software
- WH Software InstaCode
- WH Software MasterKey
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary by location
Areas with the highest reported employment for this occupation.
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in CAMedian $61,010 · Employment 2,060
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in FLMedian $49,120 · Employment 1,440
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in TXMedian $43,860 · Employment 1,420
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in New York, NYMedian $61,830 · Employment 960
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in NYMedian $61,830 · Employment 960
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in Los Angeles, CAMedian $57,320 · Employment 760
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in PAMedian $52,160 · Employment 530
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in NJMedian $57,000 · Employment 480
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in NCMedian $45,900 · Employment 480
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in ILMedian $58,110 · Employment 430
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in VAMedian $53,590 · Employment 430
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in OHMedian $47,760 · Employment 400
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Career and skills data: O*NET 31.0 (onetcenter.org). Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, 2025 (bls.gov/oes). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.