Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $49,880 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $35,280
90th percentile $58,050
Employed locally 50
National median $50,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,280
    25th
    $43,970
    50th (median)
    $49,880
    75th
    $57,250
    90th
    $58,050

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary vs area income 71% Median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,130
    District of Columbia $74,470
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $73,770
    New Haven, CT $73,260
    Rhode Island $73,120

    Nearby metros — Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,130
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,880
    Syracuse, NY $59,060
    Rochester, NY $53,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $47,480

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,360
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70,570
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,160
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Buffalo, NY is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.97 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salaries?

    The median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in Buffalo, NY is 1.2% below the national median of $50,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $35,280 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,970.