Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in California
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in California earn a median of $61,010 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,010
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($51,320)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,060
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,020; the top 10% earn over $93,030. Nationally the range is $35,530 to $79,400.
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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay in California
How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make in California?
The median is $61,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,020 and the top 10% earn over $93,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for locksmiths and safe repairers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 48 (+19% vs. the national median of $51,320). Living costs are not included.