Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay in California
In California, the median pay for locksmiths and safe repairers is $29.33 an hour ($61,010 a year). About 2,060 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($51,320). California ranks 6th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for locksmiths and safe repairers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.61 | $47,020 |
| 25% of workers | $23.99 | $49,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.33 | $61,010 |
| 75% of workers | $38.72 | $80,530 |
| 90% of workers | $44.73 | $93,030 |
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $74,320 | 90 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $65,370 | 340 |
| Fresno | $63,770 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $62,930 | 30 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $62,910 | 170 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $62,050 | 30 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $59,940 | 30 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $57,660 | 200 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $57,320 | 760 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $57,100 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $56,940 | 90 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for locksmiths and safe repairers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -11.7% over ten years, declining · about 1,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $57,000 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $44,670 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $71,570 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $52,080 |
| Mechanical Door Repairers | $59,560 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $47,130 |
| Millwrights | $77,950 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $141,180 |
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