Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $75,130 +48.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.12
10th percentile $51,320
90th percentile $102,400
Employed locally 100
National median $50,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,320
    25th
    $59,940
    50th (median)
    $75,130
    75th
    $80,500
    90th
    $102,400

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary vs area income 48% Median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,780
    District of Columbia $74,470
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $73,770
    New Haven, CT $73,260
    Rhode Island $73,120
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $69,890

    Nearby metros — Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,780
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $69,890
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $62,930
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,670
    Fresno, CA $62,230
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $62,050

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in San Jose, CA is $36.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in San Jose, CA is 48.8% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $51,320 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,940.