Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $43,180 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.76
10th percentile $35,190
90th percentile $76,080
Employed locally 50
National median $50,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,190
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $43,180
    75th
    $54,940
    90th
    $76,080

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary vs area income 64% Median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary is 36% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $43,330

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64,230
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,050
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74,230
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Tucson, AZ is $20.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in Tucson, AZ is 14.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $35,190 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.