Locksmith Salary (2025)
Specialty · SOC Code 49-9094 · 4-year apprenticeship
National Salary Range
Locksmith salaries range from $39,884 to $63,899 median across cities, depending on location, union membership, and experience level.
Locksmith Salary by City
| City | Median | Range (10th-90th) | COL-Adjusted | Grade | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $63,899 | $40,026 – $97,168 | $33,631 | F | 3,568 |
| Boston, MA | $61,601 | $36,559 – $88,310 | $40,527 | F | 4,560 |
| New York, NY | $60,244 | $37,496 – $90,421 | $32,216 | F | 4,880 |
| Seattle, WA | $58,576 | $37,814 – $82,984 | $39,313 | F | 2,537 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $56,591 | $35,361 – $83,986 | $34,091 | F | 5,097 |
| Denver, CO | $53,865 | $34,314 – $80,503 | $42,082 | F | 1,948 |
| Chicago, IL | $53,680 | $34,581 – $80,266 | $50,168 | D | 2,993 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $53,673 | $34,053 – $78,385 | $46,672 | D | 2,351 |
| Houston, TX | $52,899 | $33,261 – $81,516 | $55,103 | D | 2,220 |
| Portland, OR | $51,893 | $32,064 – $78,622 | $39,918 | F | 1,896 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,596 | $33,234 – $77,091 | $50,584 | D | 2,541 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $49,778 | $30,799 – $75,745 | $51,852 | D | 2,220 |
| Detroit, MI | $49,634 | $29,808 – $70,051 | $55,769 | D | 1,329 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $49,516 | $30,099 – $70,719 | $47,612 | D | 2,926 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,041 | $30,152 – $69,418 | $46,265 | D | 2,210 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $48,776 | $28,838 – $71,942 | $53,017 | D | 1,589 |
| Nashville, TN | $48,308 | $30,667 – $71,044 | $46,901 | D | 2,805 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $46,577 | $28,695 – $66,836 | $44,786 | D | 2,706 |
| Columbus, OH | $46,413 | $27,769 – $68,550 | $49,906 | D | 1,802 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,199 | $28,722 – $71,034 | $44,853 | D | 2,796 |
| New Orleans, LA | $45,767 | $29,478 – $66,347 | $48,176 | D | 1,866 |
| Miami, FL | $45,400 | $28,425 – $68,758 | $37,213 | F | 1,732 |
| Kansas City, MO | $45,029 | $27,924 – $69,232 | $47,903 | D | 1,471 |
| Raleigh, NC | $44,265 | $28,217 – $66,905 | $44,265 | D | 1,579 |
| Atlanta, GA | $43,804 | $27,418 – $64,290 | $41,325 | F | 2,736 |
| San Antonio, TX | $43,322 | $27,496 – $65,650 | $48,136 | D | 1,778 |
| Charlotte, NC | $42,870 | $26,936 – $65,766 | $43,745 | D | 2,058 |
| St. Louis, MO | $42,679 | $25,308 – $61,928 | $47,421 | D | 1,945 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $41,342 | $26,569 – $61,199 | $45,431 | D | 1,732 |
| Tampa, FL | $39,884 | $24,401 – $59,820 | $39,489 | F | 2,741 |
About Locksmith Pay
Locksmiths earn a national median salary of $49,571 based on 2025 BLS occupational wage data. The highest-paying city for this trade is San Francisco at $63,899 median, while Tampa offers the lowest at $39,884.
Becoming a locksmith typically requires a 4-year apprenticeship program. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) can expect around $40,026, while master-level tradespeople (90th percentile) earn $97,168 or more. With 3% wage growth over the past 5 years, this trade is growing at a steady pace.
See how this compares to other trades on our highest paying trades ranking, or browse the best cities for trade workers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for locksmiths is $49,571 based on 2025 BLS data. Pay ranges from $39,884 to $63,899 depending on city, experience, and union status.
San Francisco offers the highest median pay for locksmiths at $63,899. However, cost of living matters — the COL-adjusted pay may tell a different story. Check our city-by-city breakdown above.
With a Trade Pay Score of D and 3% wage growth over 5 years, locksmith offers steady career prospects. There are approximately 74,612 jobs nationwide across 30 metro areas.
Becoming a locksmith typically requires a 4-year apprenticeship program combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Entry-level pay starts around $40,026 (10th percentile).
Wage data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. Trade Pay Scores are a composite of median wage vs. metro income, wage growth, job demand, and COL-adjusted pay.