Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $47,210 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $35,970
90th percentile $64,250
Employed locally 30
National median $50,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,970
    25th
    $42,360
    50th (median)
    $47,210
    75th
    $61,600
    90th
    $64,250

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary vs area income 54% Median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary is 46% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $69,050
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $62,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,420
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,800
    Wichita, KS $49,480
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,830

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $54,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,080
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,360
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,280
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,090
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Madison, WI is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in Madison, WI is 6.5% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $35,970 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,360.