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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in New York

Considering working as a Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in New York? Below are the key facts. Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.

$59,560 Median Annual Wage (New York)

$49,146 National Median Annual Wage

1,240 New York Employment

Some Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Make in New York?

For locksmiths and safe repairers working in New York, the median annual wage is $59,560 per year (or roughly $28.63/hour).Earnings range from $36,310 at the 10th percentile to $100,450 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$36,310	$17.46
25th percentile	$45,950	$22.09
Median (50th)	$59,560	$28.63
75th percentile	$64,130	$30.83
90th percentile	$100,450	$48.29

Salary ranges for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in New York

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in New York relative to the national average — is 1.29, meaning that locksmiths and safe repairers are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, locksmiths and safe repairers earn a median of $49,146 per year ($23.63/hour), above the New York median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 371,577 locksmiths and safe repairers across the United States. In New York alone, approximately 1,240 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 160 locksmiths and safe repairers.

Forecasted number of jobs for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

Top New York Metros for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

The metro areas below employ the most locksmiths and safe repairers in New York.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	1,290	$59,880
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	70	$47,480
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	50	$49,880
Rochester, NY	30	$53,960
Syracuse, NY	30	$59,060

Top States for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Employment

View the states that employ the most locksmiths and safe repairers work.

State	Number Employed
California	2,130
Florida	1,480
Texas	1,260
New York	1,240
New Jersey	570
Illinois	560
North Carolina	520
Massachusetts	440
Virginia	440
Pennsylvania	430
Ohio	420
Washington	370
Georgia	360
Tennessee	360
Arizona	360
Maryland	330
Colorado	310
Indiana	240
Michigan	240
Oregon	230

Highest-Paying States for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

These states pay the most for locksmiths and safe repairers.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$74,470
Rhode Island	$73,120
Connecticut	$64,470
Massachusetts	$62,670
Georgia	$61,610
California	$61,500
Minnesota	$61,420
New York	$59,560
Maryland	$59,310
Alaska	$59,300

Skills

The most important locksmiths and safe repairers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Repairing 3.5 / 5

Critical Thinking 3.4 / 5

Time Management 3.2 / 5

Service Orientation 3.1 / 5

Active Listening 3.1 / 5

Quality Control Analysis 3.1 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Mechanical 4.2 / 5

Customer and Personal Service 4.0 / 5

Public Safety and Security 3.8 / 5

English Language 3.5 / 5

Administration and Management 3.5 / 5

Law and Government 3.4 / 5

Abilities

Key abilities for locksmiths and safe repairers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Near Vision 4.0 / 5

Arm-Hand Steadiness 4.0 / 5

Finger Dexterity 3.9 / 5

Visualization 3.6 / 5

Control Precision 3.6 / 5

Oral Expression 3.5 / 5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, locksmiths and safe repairers typically:

Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
Open safe locks by drilling.
Set up and maintain master key systems.
Install door hardware, such as locks and closers.
Keep records of company locks and keys.
Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
Repair and adjust safes, vault doors, and vault components, using hand tools, lathes, drill presses, and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus.
Install alarm and electronic access systems.
Install safes, vault doors, and deposit boxes according to blueprints, using equipment such as power drills, taps, dies, truck cranes, and dollies.

Work Activities

Getting Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Controlling Machines and Processes
Thinking Creatively
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Documenting/Recording Information

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Intuit QuickBooks

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

Precision Systems Maintenance

Other careers like locksmiths and safe repairers include:

Also Known As

Access Control Technician (Access Control Tech), CML (Certified Master Locksmith), CMS (Certified Master Safecracker), Certified Professional Safe Technician (CPS), Commercial Vault Associate, Forensic Locksmith, Key Maker, Key Technician (Key Tech), Keysmith, Lock Expert, Lock Fitter, Lock Setter, Lock Technician (Lock Tech), Lockmaker, Locksmith.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 49-9094.00

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