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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers is a notable career in the 49 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Locksmiths and Safe Repairers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 49-9094 |
| title | Locksmiths and Safe Repairers |
| onet code | 49-9094.00 |
| description | Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 49 |
| tot emp | 15,550 |
| a mean | 55,200 |
| a median | 50,490 |
| a pct10 | 34,750 |
| a pct25 | 40,650 |
| a pct75 | 64,330 |
| a pct90 | 79,340 |
| h mean | 26 |
| h median | 24 |
The day-to-day work of a locksmiths and safe repairers typically centers on cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Repairing, Time Management, and Critical Thinking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.16 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working locksmiths and safe repairers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (65.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $74,470 and lowest in Arkansas at $36,930 — a 2.0× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Georgia) average $67,268. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $74,470 | $73,320 | $69,760 | $74,990 | 160 |
| Rhode Island | $73,120 | $66,090 | $37,440 | $86,210 | 70 |
| Connecticut | $64,470 | $66,530 | $44,880 | $97,360 | 130 |
| Massachusetts | $62,670 | $66,970 | $46,930 | $97,720 | 440 |
| Georgia | $61,610 | $55,950 | $30,100 | $74,240 | 360 |
| California | $61,500 | $65,800 | $46,950 | $88,950 | 2,130 |
| Minnesota | $61,420 | $56,390 | $39,040 | $71,740 | 140 |
| New York | $59,560 | $60,040 | $36,310 | $100,450 | 1,240 |
| Maryland | $59,310 | $59,840 | $41,970 | $79,420 | 330 |
| Alaska | $59,300 | $66,880 | $37,070 | $102,810 | 50 |
| New Jersey | $59,300 | $59,040 | $45,840 | $79,070 | 570 |
| Michigan | $58,570 | $54,520 | $34,490 | $72,630 | 240 |
| Virginia | $57,990 | $58,090 | $36,070 | $77,600 | 440 |
| New Hampshire | $55,070 | $54,100 | $31,200 | $66,920 | 40 |
| Nevada | $54,330 | $55,430 | $36,990 | $73,810 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,750 | $56,550 | $35,550 | $83,000 | 430 |
| Delaware | $50,520 | $58,300 | $40,740 | $91,190 | 110 |
| Washington | $50,520 | $55,890 | $37,400 | $77,100 | 370 |
| Kansas | $49,920 | $47,950 | $29,120 | $60,790 | 140 |
| Oregon | $49,780 | $59,550 | $36,180 | $77,110 | 230 |
| Indiana | $49,320 | $50,040 | $31,560 | $65,620 | 240 |
| Maine | $48,670 | $54,580 | $41,780 | $71,670 | 30 |
| North Dakota | $48,150 | $51,530 | $38,970 | $72,620 | 50 |
| Montana | $47,760 | $48,890 | $36,010 | $62,470 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $47,720 | $54,450 | $36,020 | $70,770 | 150 |
| Utah | $47,690 | $44,790 | $16,500 | $67,920 | 150 |
| Florida | $47,610 | $53,900 | $30,700 | $74,730 | 1,480 |
| Missouri | $47,490 | $51,080 | $30,530 | $81,890 | 160 |
| Nebraska | $47,470 | $46,800 | $31,150 | $68,830 | 90 |
| Illinois | $47,360 | $53,860 | $36,120 | $79,190 | 560 |
| Colorado | $46,990 | $50,330 | $34,410 | $69,980 | 310 |
| West Virginia | $46,630 | $53,680 | $24,180 | $95,780 | 50 |
| Idaho | $46,290 | $50,640 | $36,460 | $76,080 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $45,950 | $48,760 | $20,010 | $77,980 | 140 |
| New Mexico | $45,190 | $44,810 | $29,160 | $60,840 | 110 |
| Oklahoma | $45,170 | $45,460 | $27,360 | $64,380 | 170 |
| Tennessee | $45,110 | $54,560 | $28,980 | $83,430 | 360 |
| Iowa | $45,000 | $48,720 | $31,950 | $67,000 | 130 |
| Mississippi | $45,000 | $46,240 | $35,110 | $62,390 | 90 |
| Kentucky | $44,850 | $45,430 | $35,100 | $61,070 | 130 |
| Texas | $44,700 | $45,720 | $29,730 | $60,230 | 1,260 |
| Alabama | $44,140 | $41,490 | $28,600 | $54,490 | 190 |
| Ohio | $43,960 | $47,780 | $36,040 | $64,140 | 420 |
| Arizona | $43,320 | $49,860 | $35,350 | $77,490 | 360 |
| North Carolina | $42,190 | $43,710 | $28,090 | $69,160 | 520 |
| Louisiana | $40,390 | $46,440 | $20,000 | $81,370 | 230 |
| Arkansas | $36,930 | $40,580 | $27,040 | $57,690 | 90 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for locksmiths and safe repairers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Certified Master Locksmith (CML) or Certified Master Safe Cracker frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Locksmiths and Safe Repairers compares to others in the 49 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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