Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $34,660 -31.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.66
10th percentile $28,330
90th percentile $56,350
Employed locally 50
National median $50,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,330
    25th
    $28,600
    50th (median)
    $34,660
    75th
    $46,700
    90th
    $56,350

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary vs area income 59% Median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary is 41% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $48,060
    Killeen-Temple, TX $46,840
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,370
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,970
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,820
    Lubbock, TX $39,040

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $36,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,240
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $46,780
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $50,870
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in El Paso, TX is $16.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in El Paso, TX is 31.4% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $28,330 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,600.