Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,810 or more. The middle half of locksmiths and safe repairers in Durham earn between $40,870 and $71,810.
- $32K10th
- $41K25th
- $53KMedian
- $72K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,140 | $4,595 | $26.51 |
| Median | $53,060 | $4,422 | $25.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,870 | $3,406 | $19.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,810 | $5,984 | $34.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Locksmiths and safe repairers in Durham earn 20% more than the North Carolina average ($45,950) and about the same as the U.S. average ($55,470). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $51,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $55,140 | $53,060 | $31,650 | $71,810 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $45,950 | $45,900 | $29,020 | $71,040 | 480 |
| United States | $55,470 | $51,320 | $35,530 | $79,400 | 15,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary after taxes in Durham
On the average salary of $55,140, a single filer in Durham takes home about $44,794 a year, or $3,733 a month and $1,723 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for locksmiths and safe repairers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $55,140 buys what about $56,512 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 1st of 4 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Durham$55,140
- Raleigh$48,210
- Charlotte$46,890
- Greensboro$46,800
All Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for locksmiths and safe repairers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,480).
- San Jose, CA$78,480
- San Francisco, CA$76,180
- New Haven, CT$75,360
- Hartford, CT$72,210
- Boston, MA$69,800
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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in Durham: questions
How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make an hour in Durham?
$26.51 an hour on average, and $25.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level locksmiths and safe repairers salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the locksmiths and safe repairers take-home pay in Durham?
About $44,794 a year ($3,733 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,140.
Do locksmiths and safe repairers earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($55,470).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9094; area Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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