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Job outlook for locksmiths in the United States
Locksmith job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected locksmith job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 17,700 new jobs for locksmiths are projected over the next decade.
Locksmith salaries have increased 8% for locksmiths in the last 5 years.
There are over 11,540 locksmiths currently employed in the United States.
There are 60,250 active locksmith job openings in the US.
The average locksmith salary is $40,723.
Are locksmith jobs in demand?
Yes, locksmith jobs are in demand. Locksmith demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Locksmith job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of locksmith jobs and the average locksmith salary over time.
Locksmith jobs over time
Locksmith job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,540 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 12,140 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 12,763 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 12,733 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 13,130 | 0.00% |
Average locksmith salary over time
Locksmith salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,723 | $19.58 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $39,092 | $18.79 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $38,635 | $18.57 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $37,917 | $18.23 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $37,675 | $18.11 | +3.2% |
Locksmith jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of locksmith job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where locksmiths earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for locksmiths
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 85 | 2% |
| 2 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 85 | 1% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 75 | 1% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 69 | 1% |
| 5 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 68 | 1% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 53 | 1% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 45 | 1% |
| 8 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 42 | 1% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 38 | 1% |
| 10 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 24 | 1% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 23 | 1% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 18 | 1% |
| 13 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 16 | 1% |
| 14 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 16 | 1% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 13 | 1% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 8 | 1% |
| 17 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 8 | 1% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 6 | 1% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 4 | 1% |
Most common cities for locksmiths
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | 1 | 3% | $39,226 |
| 2 | Delaware | 1 | 3% | $42,675 |
| 3 | Duncanville | 1 | 3% | $36,022 |
| 4 | Washington | 4 | 1% | $47,478 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $29,841 |
| 6 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $29,941 |
| 7 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $48,980 |
| 8 | Carrollton | 1 | 1% | $35,772 |
| 9 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $36,856 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $44,991 |
| 11 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $46,593 |
| 12 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $44,520 |
| 13 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $40,342 |
| 14 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $39,198 |
| 15 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $37,439 |
| 16 | Lubbock | 1 | 0% | $36,587 |