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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in California

In California, locksmiths and safe repairers earn a median of $61,500 per year.

Median (California)
$61,500
Bottom 10%
$46,950
Top 10%
$88,950
Employed in California
2,130

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, locksmiths and safe repairers earn a median of $61,500 — 22% above the national median of $50,490. Locally the range runs $46,950 to $88,950. About 2,130 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #6 of 47 states for locksmiths and safe repairers pay — roughly the 89th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $74,470) by 21%. State employment of about 2,130 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$50,490
US bottom 10%
$34,750
US top 10%
$79,340

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Mathematics
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring

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