BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Texas

$42,200 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$20.29 per hour

▼ 23.9% below U.S. average47th of 48 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$42,200per year
Median$43,860per year
Hourly$20.29per hour
10th – 90th percentile$18,230 – $59,280per year

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Pay Range in Texas

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$18,230
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$36,320
  • 50th Percentile — Median$43,860
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$50,070
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$59,280

Half of Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Texas earn more than $43,860. The top 10% make $59,280 or more, while entry-level workers start around $18,230.

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Texas: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Texas ranks 47th of 48 states for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay, at $42,200 per year (23.9% below the U.S. average of $55,470).
  • 1,420 people work as Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Texas — 9.4% of all U.S. Locksmiths and Safe Repairers jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.04: Locksmiths and Safe Repairers jobs are more concentrated in Texas than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,230; the top 10% earn over $59,280.
  • Hourly equivalent: $20.29 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $78,310.
  • Among skilled trades jobs in Texas, Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pays the most ($85,480).

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Job Market in Texas

Key factors affecting compensation

Texas's key industries are Energy, Technology, Healthcare, and its job market is rated strong. Locksmiths and Safe Repairers here earn $42,200 on average, placing the state 47th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.95 (U.S. = 1.00), a Texas salary of $42,200 is roughly equivalent to $44,421 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, New Mexico ($43,980), Alabama ($43,730), Mississippi ($43,400) are the closest alternatives for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in Texas?

The average Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in Texas is $42,200 per year (median $43,860), which is 23.9% below the national average of $55,470.

How does Texas rank for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay?

Texas ranks 47th out of 48 states. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia ($78,310/yr).

How much do entry-level Locksmiths and Safe Repairers make in Texas?

The lowest-paid 10% of Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Texas earn about $18,230 per year and the 25th percentile is $36,320.

How much do Locksmiths and Safe Repairers make per hour in Texas?

About $20.29 per hour, based on the $42,200 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Locksmiths and Safe Repairers work in Texas?

BLS counts 1,420 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers jobs in Texas (OEWS May 2025).

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