Manufacturing

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

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

Salary Breakdown

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

Average

$40,520

ANNUAL

$19.48

HOURLY

Entry Level

$29,160

ANNUAL

$14.02

HOURLY

Mid Level

$38,150

ANNUAL

$18.34

HOURLY

Expert Level

$59,380

ANNUAL

$28.55

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

330

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Sales and Marketing

SKILL

Repairing

SKILL

Time Management

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Equipment Maintenance

ABILITY

Control Precision

ABILITY

Finger Dexterity

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Oral Expression


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