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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