Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary by State
The national median pay for locksmiths and safe repairers is $51,320 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,770 in Arkansas to $76,740 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,530
- 25th percentile
- $43,160
- Median
- $51,320
- 75th percentile
- $64,560
- Top 10%
- $79,400
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 15,040 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $76,740 | +50% | $60,000 | $104,500 | Not published |
| 2 | Connecticut | $69,280 | +35% | $45,520 | $98,620 | 120 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $64,490 | +26% | $30,720 | $82,280 | 50 |
| 4 | Delaware | $63,640 | +24% | $45,710 | $93,450 | 50 |
| 5 | New York | $61,830 | +20% | $36,950 | $88,890 | 960 |
| 6 | California | $61,010 | +19% | $47,020 | $93,030 | 2,060 |
| 7 | Maryland | $60,330 | +18% | $47,720 | $81,290 | 270 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $59,420 | +16% | $49,230 | $100,340 | 300 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $59,070 | +15% | $40,040 | $74,740 | 220 |
| 10 | Alaska | $58,390 | +14% | $44,050 | $114,440 | 80 |
| 11 | Illinois | $58,110 | +13% | $35,960 | $88,790 | 430 |
| 12 | Washington | $58,010 | +13% | $46,240 | $79,580 | 380 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $57,360 | +12% | $41,600 | $86,030 | 80 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $57,000 | +11% | $46,220 | $79,770 | 480 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $56,690 | +10% | $31,970 | $98,160 | 50 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $56,510 | +10% | $31,970 | $72,500 | 40 |
| 17 | Montana | $56,200 | +10% | $39,730 | $74,990 | 110 |
| 18 | Utah | $55,520 | +8% | $34,770 | $74,320 | 180 |
| 19 | Michigan | $54,120 | +5% | $27,100 | $72,370 | 230 |
| 20 | Georgia | $54,050 | +5% | $26,900 | $75,530 | 330 |
| 21 | Virginia | $53,590 | +4% | $34,870 | $76,200 | 430 |
| 22 | Kansas | $52,930 | +3% | $37,010 | $70,740 | 110 |
| 23 | Maine | $52,670 | +3% | $43,010 | $66,390 | 140 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $52,160 | +2% | $35,980 | $82,380 | 530 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $51,120 | 0% | $40,410 | $65,060 | 120 |
| 26 | Oregon | $50,450 | −2% | $38,480 | $75,130 | 250 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $50,250 | −2% | $34,630 | $72,330 | 340 |
| 28 | Missouri | $50,140 | −2% | $31,870 | $81,220 | 220 |
| 29 | Florida | $49,120 | −4% | $36,060 | $77,830 | 1,440 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $49,070 | −4% | $34,110 | $69,620 | 50 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $48,360 | −6% | $37,960 | $74,310 | 130 |
| 32 | Ohio | $47,760 | −7% | $34,560 | $65,000 | 400 |
| 33 | Indiana | $47,640 | −7% | $28,900 | $61,610 | 250 |
| 34 | Colorado | $47,500 | −7% | $35,530 | $70,840 | 380 |
| 35 | Nevada | $47,450 | −8% | $37,630 | $67,700 | 170 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $46,560 | −9% | $25,570 | $79,910 | 140 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $46,550 | −9% | $24,460 | $76,740 | 190 |
| 38 | Iowa | $46,360 | −10% | $34,030 | $68,970 | 120 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $45,900 | −11% | $29,020 | $71,040 | 480 |
| 40 | Arizona | $44,460 | −13% | $37,120 | $73,220 | 260 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $44,310 | −14% | $37,700 | $67,010 | 70 |
| 42 | Texas | $43,860 | −15% | $18,230 | $59,280 | 1,420 |
| 43 | Idaho | $43,460 | −15% | $29,140 | $57,860 | 150 |
| 44 | Alabama | $43,340 | −16% | $29,690 | $57,880 | 200 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $42,940 | −16% | $30,440 | $63,310 | 80 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $41,920 | −18% | $28,670 | $62,540 | 140 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $38,680 | −25% | $27,740 | $62,600 | 180 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $35,770 | −30% | $28,360 | $59,120 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary questions
Which state pays locksmiths and safe repairers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $76,740 a year (+50% vs. the national median of $51,320). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays locksmiths and safe repairers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $35,770 a year (−30% vs. national).
Where do most locksmiths and safe repairers work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,060, with a median of $61,010.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.