What are the main factors that influence a Master Locksmith's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Master Locksmith's salary?

A Master Locksmith's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,114 for beginners, reaching about $55,427 at mid-level, and approach $57,799 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Master Locksmith?

Master Locksmith salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Master Locksmith roles are District of Columbia $59,456, California $59,230, Massachusetts $58,441. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Master Locksmith roles make?

Salaries for Master Locksmith level roles vary by specialization: Master Planner: $83,911; Plumber, Master: $72,400; Master Electrician: $71,300; Apprentice Locksmith: $57,230; Locksmith - Casino: $56,684.

How do different companies affect a Master Locksmith's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Master Locksmith roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Master Locksmith Salary in the United States

How much does a Master Locksmith make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Master Locksmith in the United States is $53,699 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Master Locksmith's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,975
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,682 to $59,601
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,204

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Master Locksmith Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,601	$4,967	$1,146	$29
Average	$53,699	$4,475	$1,033	$26
25th Percentile	$47,682	$3,974	$917	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Master Locksmith Salaries

A Master Locksmith's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Master Locksmith Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Master Locksmith's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,114
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,532
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,427
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,324
Expert (over 8 years): $57,799

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Master Locksmith	$53,114
Intermediate Level Master Locksmith	$53,532
Senior Level Master Locksmith	$55,427
Specialist Level Master Locksmith	$57,324
Expert Level Master Locksmith	$57,799

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How Do Master Locksmith Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Master Locksmiths. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,456.
California: $59,230.
Massachusetts: $58,441.

District of Columbia $59,456 California $59,230 Massachusetts $58,441 Washington $58,226 New Jersey $58,204 Alaska $58,129 Connecticut $57,388 New York $57,088

Hawaii $56,126 Rhode Island $55,675 Maryland $55,369 Minnesota $54,950 Colorado $54,789 Illinois $54,735 Oregon $54,531 Delaware $54,381

New Hampshire $54,287 Virginia $54,075 Pennsylvania $53,457 Nevada $53,146 North Dakota $53,044 Michigan $52,883 Wisconsin $52,824 Vermont $52,706

Texas $52,378 Maine $52,357 Arizona $52,324 Ohio $52,287 Georgia $51,793 Indiana $51,546 Wyoming $51,497 Utah $51,422

Iowa $51,390 Kansas $51,132 Louisiana $51,057 North Carolina $51,030 Missouri $51,020 Florida $50,810 Montana $50,697 Nebraska $50,590

Kentucky $50,531 South Carolina $50,316 Tennessee $50,182 Idaho $50,128 New Mexico $49,736 Oklahoma $49,650 Alabama $49,333 South Dakota $48,802

Arkansas $48,512 West Virginia $48,356 Mississippi $47,889

Top Paying Cities for Master Locksmiths

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $67,731
San Francisco: $67,065
Oakland: $65,577

San Jose, CA $67,731

San Francisco, CA $67,065

Oakland, CA $65,577

New York, NY $62,232

Queens Village, NY $61,829

Paramus, NJ $61,400

Passaic, NJ $61,346

Bergenfield, NJ $61,292

Stamford, CT $61,212

Huntington, NY $61,158

Newark, NJ $60,809

Bridgeport, CT $60,701

New Brunswick, NJ $60,524

Vallejo, CA $60,411

Middlesex, NJ $60,379

Somerset, NJ $60,331

Petaluma, CA $60,207

Santa Cruz, CA $59,998

Boston, MA $59,891

Monterey, CA $59,622

Fairbanks, AK $59,585

Los Angeles, CA $59,482

Washington, DC $59,456

Seattle, WA $59,359

Santa Rosa, CA $59,348

Juneau, AK $59,193

Orange, CA $59,015

Anchorage, AK $58,919

Anaheim, CA $58,881

Santa Ana, CA $58,801

Nassau, NY $58,768

Long Beach, CA $58,747

Danbury, CT $58,731

Santa Maria, CA $58,548

Everett, WA $58,537

Bremerton, WA $58,274

Trenton, NJ $58,172

Sacramento, CA $58,151

San Diego, CA $58,124

Brockton, MA $58,102

Tacoma, WA $58,081

Santa Barbara, CA $58,006

Lowell, MA $57,791

New Suffolk, NY $57,769

Nashua, NH $57,705

Lompoc, CA $57,619

Ventura, CA $57,565

Stockton, CA $57,549

New Haven, CT $57,442

Atlantic City, NJ $57,302

Hartford, CT $57,184

Modesto, CA $57,157

Poughkeepsie, NY $57,039

New Britain, CT $57,012

Olympia, WA $56,937

Kennewick, WA $56,937

New London, CT $56,926

Norwich, CT $56,910

Lawrence, MA $56,883

Bakersfield, CA $56,733

Riverside, CA $56,658

New Bedford, MA $56,658

Richland, WA $56,604

Portsmouth, NH $56,561

Vineland, NJ $56,551

San Bernardino, CA $56,508

Boulder, CO $56,357

Worcester, MA $56,314

Portland, OR $56,266

Saint Paul, MN $56,201

Minneapolis, MN $56,201

Philadelphia, PA $56,126

Honolulu, HI $55,842

Springfield, MA $55,654

Providence, RI $55,648

Chicago, IL $55,493

Bellingham, WA $55,428

Baltimore, MD $55,369

Chico, CA $55,235

Wilmington, DE $55,144

Pittsfield, MA $55,090

Manchester, NH $54,988

Spokane, WA $54,752

Denver, CO $54,746

Albany, NY $54,494

Troy, NY $54,472

Schenectady, NY $54,360

Burlington, VT $54,241

Portland, ME $54,054

Salem, OR $54,011

Yakima, WA $54,000

Ann Arbor, MI $53,984

Rochester, MN $53,833

Fresno, CA $53,806

Reno, NV $53,806

Milwaukee, WI $53,758

Detroit, MI $53,704

Allentown, PA $53,688

Carson City, NV $53,683

Houston, TX $53,602

Colorado Springs, CO $53,597

Syracuse, NY $53,570

Eugene, OR $53,468

Bismarck, ND $53,404

Gary, IN $53,404

Galveston, TX $53,404

Springfield, OR $53,361

Medford, OR $53,232

Fort Collins, CO $53,210

Austin, TX $53,167

Mesa, AZ $53,055

Phoenix, AZ $53,044

Dallas, TX $53,028

Reading, PA $52,996

Saint Cloud, MN $52,974

Concord, NH $52,926

Madison, WI $52,904

Utica, NY $52,759

Raleigh, NC $52,716

Las Vegas, NV $52,711

Rochester, NY $52,673

Des Moines, IA $52,668

Atlanta, GA $52,582

Battle Creek, MI $52,566

Salt Lake City, UT $52,550

Lancaster, PA $52,469

Champaign, IL $52,459

Harrisburg, PA $52,394

Durham, NC $52,346

Kansas City, MO $52,341

Kansas City, KS $52,330

Fort Worth, TX $52,324

Boca Raton, FL $52,303

Cleveland, OH $52,298

Columbus, OH $52,287

Pittsburgh, PA $52,281

Richmond, VA $52,260

Indianapolis, IN $52,249

Cincinnati, OH $52,179

Petersburg, VA $52,099

Billings, MT $51,981

Lansing, MI $51,981

Huntsville, AL $51,981

Lebanon, PA $51,975

Dayton, OH $51,970

Pueblo, CO $51,970

Appleton, WI $51,954

Buffalo, NY $51,932

Racine, WI $51,906

Charlotte, NC $51,900

Saint Louis, MO $51,884

Springfield, IL $51,863

Elkhart, IN $51,852

York, PA $51,852

Gastonia, NC $51,846

Benton Harbor, MI $51,846

Beaumont, TX $51,814

Lorain, OH $51,804

Toledo, OH $51,782

Binghamton, NY $51,755

Rock Hill, SC $51,750

Rockford, IL $51,723

Fargo, ND $51,696

Elyria, OH $51,696

Flagstaff, AZ $51,659

Fort Lauderdale, FL $51,626

Miami, FL $51,594

Duluth, MN $51,508

Bangor, ME $51,438

Cedar Rapids, IA $51,379

Louisville, KY $51,352

Grand Rapids, MI $51,342

Hialeah, FL $51,336

Casper, WY $51,261

Scranton, PA $51,197

New Orleans, LA $51,181

Virginia Beach, VA $51,175

Akron, OH $51,148

Peoria, IL $51,079

Sarasota, FL $51,068

Green Bay, WI $51,030

Baton Rouge, LA $51,003

Charleston, SC $50,993

Nashville, TN $50,977

Jamestown, NY $50,966

Davenport, IA $50,966

Tucson, AZ $50,939

Cheyenne, WY $50,923

Saint Petersburg, FL $50,907

Tampa, FL $50,896

Omaha, NE $50,885

Port Arthur, TX $50,864

Evansville, IN $50,864

Bradenton, FL $50,842

Santa Fe, NM $50,746

Orlando, FL $50,692

Clearwater, FL $50,633

Canton, OH $50,520

La Crosse, WI $50,520

Grand Forks, ND $50,504

Albuquerque, NM $50,488

Tulsa, OK $50,488

Newport News, VA $50,483

High Point, NC $50,466

Ogden, UT $50,445

Corpus Christi, TX $50,402

Laramie, WY $50,370

Norfolk, VA $50,370

Rock Island, IL $50,338

Saginaw, MI $50,327

Jacksonville, FL $50,321

Salisbury, NC $50,311

Memphis, TN $50,300

Moline, IL $50,273

Fort Myers, FL $50,257

Waterloo, IA $50,187

Spartanburg, SC $50,133

Lincoln, NE $50,107

Fort Wayne, IN $50,096

Birmingham, AL $50,037

Cedar Falls, IA $50,026

Provo, UT $50,021

Springfield, OH $50,015

San Antonio, TX $50,005

Greensboro, NC $49,983

South Bend, IN $49,978

Winston Salem, NC $49,972

Boise, ID $49,956

Savannah, GA $49,919

Muskegon, MI $49,822

Lima, OH $49,758

Lake Charles, LA $49,736

Anderson, IN $49,725

Lexington, KY $49,709

Augusta, GA $49,693

Greenville, SC $49,693

Wichita, KS $49,645

Tuscaloosa, AL $49,645

Columbia, SC $49,596

Bloomington, IN $49,462

Roanoke, VA $49,430

Asheville, NC $49,360

Knoxville, TN $49,269

Shreveport, LA $49,264

Wilmington, NC $49,194

Frankfort, KY $49,092

Oklahoma City, OK $49,054

Chillicothe, OH $49,033

Longview, TX $49,027

Topeka, KS $49,011

Mobile, AL $48,931

Terre Haute, IN $48,909

Erie, PA $48,904

Altoona, PA $48,877

Melbourne, FL $48,861

Amarillo, TX $48,839

Killeen, TX $48,823

Fayetteville, AR $48,780

Sioux Falls, SD $48,743

Chattanooga, TN $48,710

Idaho Falls, ID $48,705

Gainesville, FL $48,592

Portsmouth, OH $48,565

Little Rock, AR $48,555

Lynchburg, VA $48,555

Lafayette, LA $48,533

Youngstown, OH $48,533

Temple, TX $48,512

Daytona Beach, FL $48,501

Clarksville, TN $48,496

Pensacola, FL $48,490

Hopkinsville, KY $48,329

Charleston, WV $48,324

Florence, SC $48,297

Sioux City, IA $48,265

Macon, GA $48,109

Tallahassee, FL $48,104

Fayetteville, NC $48,093

Waco, TX $48,082

Wichita Falls, TX $48,082

Pine Bluff, AR $48,061

Vincennes, IN $47,959

Lubbock, TX $47,937

Great Falls, MT $47,905

Alamogordo, NM $47,900

Abilene, TX $47,857

Rapid City, SD $47,787

Monroe, LA $47,787

Albany, GA $47,755

Huntington, WV $47,749

Jackson, MS $47,744

Greenville, MS $47,738

Parkersburg, WV $47,685

Montgomery, AL $47,674

Johnstown, PA $47,663

Springfield, MO $47,620

Biloxi, MS $47,594

Sumter, SC $47,481

Columbus, GA $47,475

Twin Falls, ID $47,443

Pascagoula, MS $47,373

Kingsport, TN $47,234

Gulfport, MS $47,218

Alexandria, LA $47,040

Fort Smith, AR $46,906

El Paso, TX $46,761

Helena, MT $46,691

Las Cruces, NM $46,520

Harlingen, TX $46,369

Pocatello, ID $46,321

Florence, AL $46,305

Brownsville, TX $46,294

Dothan, AL $46,208

Mcallen, TX $46,181

Columbus, MS $45,784

Altus, OK $45,537

Lawton, OK $45,435

Pierre, SD $45,241

What Skills Can Increase a Master Locksmith's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.73% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Programming (Mentioned in 3.63% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
Surveying (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): A means of making relatively large-scale, accurate measurements of the Earth’s surfaces.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	10.73%
Programming	3.63%
Surveying	1.81%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Master Locksmith's salary.

Systems Installation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Systems Installation	$57,458	7%
Analysis	$56,921	6%
Flexibility	$56,921	6%
Communicates Effectively	$56,921	6%
Organizational Skills	$55,847	4%
Access Control	$55,310	3%

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How Education impacts a Master Locksmith's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Master Locksmiths enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Master Locksmith with a No Diploma is between $48,838 and $52,686).

Master Locksmith Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Master Locksmith

No Diploma 3.3%

High School 86.7%

Associates 6.7%

Bachelors 3.3%

Masters 0.0%

Doctorate 0.0%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	3.3%
High School	86.7%
Associates	6.7%
Bachelors	3.3%
Masters	0.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Master Locksmith Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Master Locksmith's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$47,682

Average $53,699/year

$59,601

$3,974

Average $4,475/month

$4,967

$917

Average $1,033/week

$1,146

$23

Average $26/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,601	$4,967	$1,146	$29
Average	$53,699	$4,475	$1,033	$26
25th Percentile	$47,682	$3,974	$917	$23

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Salary Trends for Master Locksmith

Salaries for a Master Locksmith can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,947 in 2023 to around $52,471 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Master Locksmith salary trends, .

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