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What is a lock technician and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a lock technician. For example, did you know that they make an average of $20.79 an hour? That's $43,247 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 8% and produce 14,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLock TechnicianUS Average
Salary
3.4

Avg. Salary $43,247

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.7

Growth rate 8%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.95%

Asian 3.62%

Black or African American 4.94%

Hispanic or Latino 13.95%

Unknown 4.42%

White 72.11%

Gender

female 13.04%

male 86.96%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
6.7

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.6

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.9

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Lock technician career paths

Key steps to become a lock technician

  1. Explore lock technician education requirements

    Most common lock technician degrees

    High School Diploma

    37.0 %

    Bachelor's

    27.8 %

    Associate

    27.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific lock technician skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service70.98%
    Service Calls14.87%
    Inbound Calls14.15%
  3. Complete relevant lock technician training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New lock technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a lock technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real lock technician resumes.
  4. Research lock technician duties and responsibilities

    • Install, manage, and troubleshoot CAT3, CAT5, CAT6, and fiber optic infrastructures throughout the greater Tulsa area.
    • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
    • Diagnose repairs need on commercial kitchen equipment, including fryers, ovens, steamers, microwaves.
  5. Apply for lock technician jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a lock technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average lock technician salary

The average lock technician salary in the United States is $43,247 per year or $21 per hour. Lock technician salaries range between $29,000 and $62,000 per year.

Average lock technician salary
$43,247 Yearly
$20.79 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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