Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for locksmiths and safe repairers is $29.73 an hour ($61,830 a year). About 960 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($51,320). New York ranks 5th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for locksmiths and safe repairers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.76 | $36,950 |
| 25% of workers | $22.52 | $46,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.73 | $61,830 |
| 75% of workers | $33.29 | $69,240 |
| 90% of workers | $42.73 | $88,890 |
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $61,830 | 960 |
| Syracuse | $60,610 | 30 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $58,230 | 50 |
| Rochester | $55,410 | 40 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $54,070 | 50 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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|---|---|
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