Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
SOC Code: 49-9094 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $45,552 | $59,093 | $72,634 | $86,174 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,122 | $64,272 | $74,402 | $84,552 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $53,206 | $63,253 | $73,299 | $83,346 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,806 | $64,896 | $73,965 | $83,054 |
| Modesto, CA | $53,456 | $63,274 | $73,091 | $82,909 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $51,813 | $61,318 | $70,803 | $80,309 |
| Vallejo, CA | $51,043 | $60,736 | $70,429 | $80,122 |
| Merced, CA | $51,938 | $61,256 | $70,574 | $79,893 |
| Cleveland, TN | $35,173 | $49,982 | $64,792 | $79,602 |
| Salinas, CA | $50,024 | $59,654 | $69,285 | $78,915 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 3.5 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 | |
| Time Management | 3.2 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Installation | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.8 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Administration and Management | 3.5 |
| Law and Government | 3.4 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.3 |
| Education and Training | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 61.5% |
| Some college | 15.4% |
| Less than high school | 7.7% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 7.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.9% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 3.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
- Keep records of company locks and keys.
- Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
- Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
- Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
- Repair and adjust safes, vault doors, and vault components, using hand tools, lathes, drill presses, and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus.
- Install safes, vault doors, and deposit boxes according to blueprints, using equipment such as power drills, taps, dies, truck cranes, and dollies.
- Open safe locks by drilling.
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