Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $62,960 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.27
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $80,870
Employed locally 50
National median $50,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $46,910
    50th (median)
    $62,960
    75th
    $69,430
    90th
    $80,870

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary vs area income 82% Median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary is 18% 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
    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
    Wisconsin $47,720

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68,550
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83,430
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Milwaukee, WI is $30.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 24.7% above 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,910.