California Median
$61,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.33
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+19% vs US median
US median $51,320
State Rank
#6 of 48
2,060 employed here
How much do Locksmiths and Safe Repairers make in California?
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers working in California earn a median salary of $61,010 per year, or about $29.33 per hour. That is 19% above the national median of $51,320 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $47,020 while the top 10% make $93,030 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,910 and $80,530 a year.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,020 | $22.61 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,910 | $24.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $61,010 | $29.33 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $80,530 | $38.72 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $93,030 | $44.73 |
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How California compares
California ranks 6th out of 48 states and territories for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in other states
District of Columbia $76,740Connecticut $69,280Hawaii $64,490Delaware $63,640New York $61,830Maryland $60,330Massachusetts $59,420Minnesota $59,070Alaska $58,390Illinois $58,110Washington $58,010Rhode Island $57,360New Jersey $57,000West Virginia $56,690New Hampshire $56,510Montana $56,200Utah $55,520Michigan $54,120Georgia $54,050Virginia $53,590Kansas $52,930Maine $52,670Pennsylvania $52,160Kentucky $51,120Oregon $50,450Tennessee $50,250Missouri $50,140Florida $49,120Nebraska $49,070Wisconsin $48,360Ohio $47,760Indiana $47,640Colorado $47,500Nevada $47,450South Carolina $46,560Louisiana $46,550Iowa $46,360North Carolina $45,900Arizona $44,460North Dakota $44,310Texas $43,860Idaho $43,460Alabama $43,340Mississippi $42,940New Mexico $41,920Oklahoma $38,680Arkansas $35,770
Working as Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in California
Nationally, about 15,000 people work as Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($61,010) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Locksmiths and Safe Repairers make in California?
The median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in California is $61,010 per year, or about $29.33 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,020 at the entry level to $93,030 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Locksmiths and Safe Repairers about 19% more than the national median of $51,320. California ranks 6th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $61,010 a year. About 2,060 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.