What is the salary of a Locksmith and Safe Repairer?

The typical salary range is $35,343 - $70,686 per year.

Tech & EngineeringDeclining

Locksmith and Safe Repairer

Operational-level

Also known as: Certified Professional Safe Technician (CPS), CML (Certified Master Locksmith), CMS (Certified Master Safecracker), Commercial Vault Associate

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.

LocksmithingSafe RepairPhysical SecurityAccess ControlTechnical TradesMechanical EngineeringRepair ServicesTechnicalAutomotiveSkilled Trade

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-11.7%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

1,200

per year (US)

Jobs today

18,700

in 2025 → 16,500 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

Moderate

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Moderate

Working outdoors

High

Indoor, climate-controlled

Moderate

Dealing with customers

High

Level of competition

High

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Apprenti serrurier
Assistant installateur de systèmes de sécurité
Technicien de maintenance générale

Locksmith and Safe Repairer

Where it can lead

Maître serrurier
Consultant en sécurité
Propriétaire d'entreprise de serrurerie

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely introduce more sophisticated digital and biometric locking systems, potentially reducing demand for traditional mechanical lock repairs and key cutting. This shift will, however, create new opportunities for locksmiths specializing in the installation, maintenance, and repair of these advanced AI-integrated security solutions. Success will require an evolution of their skills towards electronics, software diagnostics, and leveraging AI tools for complex safe or lock mechanism analysis.

Salary

$51,320

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position