Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
How pay grows with experience
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $40,862 |
| Median (typical) | $61,164 |
| Experienced | $72,060 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $62,749 |
| Long Island | $61,479 |
| Hudson Valley | $61,164 |
| Central New York | $60,657 |
| Finger Lakes | $57,443 |
| Mohawk Valley | $57,091 |
| Western New York | $51,228 |
| Southern Tier | $50,197 |
| Capital Region | $48,762 |
| North Country | $48,718 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Installation, Maintenance & Repair) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$61,843 median (+$679) · −1.3% by 2032
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$64,134 median (+$2,970) · −7.8% by 2032
- Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers$65,211 median (+$4,047) · +1.0% by 2032
- Medical Equipment Repairers$65,443 median (+$4,279) · +10.3% by 2032
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67,868 median (+$6,704) · +2.4% by 2032
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$68,066 median (+$6,902) · +8.6% by 2032
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Installation, Maintenance & Repair) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$61,040 median (−$124) · +18.2% by 2032
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$60,342 median (−$822) · +0.1% by 2032
- Mechanical Door Repairers$60,071 median (−$1,093) · +0.8% by 2032
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$59,918 median (−$1,246) · +11.2% by 2032
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57,695 median (−$3,469) · +11.9% by 2032
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$57,145 median (−$4,019) · +19.4% by 2032
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