Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $46,840 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $29,170
90th percentile $63,140
Employed locally 30
National median $50,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,170
    25th
    $34,800
    50th (median)
    $46,840
    75th
    $57,480
    90th
    $63,140

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary vs area income 70% Median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary is 30% 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
    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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,110

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $60,520
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,840
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $53,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Killeen, TX is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in Killeen, TX is 7.2% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $29,170 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,800.