Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $44,970 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.62
10th percentile $30,420
90th percentile $59,700
Employed locally 230
National median $50,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,420
    25th
    $36,820
    50th (median)
    $44,970
    75th
    $57,220
    90th
    $59,700

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary vs area income 56% Median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary is 44% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,820
    Lubbock, TX $39,040
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,110

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Houston, TX is $21.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in Houston, TX is 10.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $30,420 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,820.