Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $37,110 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.84
10th percentile $29,220
90th percentile $58,840
Employed locally 100
National median $50,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,220
    25th
    $35,500
    50th (median)
    $37,110
    75th
    $50,080
    90th
    $58,840

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary vs area income 50% Median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary is 50% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,210
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,400
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,770
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in San Antonio, TX is $17.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in San Antonio, TX is 26.5% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $29,220 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,500.