Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,770 or more. The middle half of locksmiths and safe repairers in Philadelphia earn between $45,960 and $77,600.
- $37K10th
- $46K25th
- $57KMedian
- $78K75th
- $86K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,540 | $5,128 | $29.59 |
| Median | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,960 | $3,830 | $22.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,600 | $6,467 | $37.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Locksmiths and safe repairers in Philadelphia earn 7% more than the Pennsylvania average ($57,280) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($55,470). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $51,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $61,540 | $57,000 | $37,070 | $85,770 | 270 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,280 | $52,160 | $35,980 | $82,380 | 530 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $61,540, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $49,738 a year, or $4,145 a month and $1,913 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $49,775 | $4,148 |
| Working in PA | $49,738 | $4,145 |
| Working in MD | $48,916 | $4,076 |
| Working in DE | $48,779 | $4,065 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for locksmiths and safe repairers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $61,540 buys what about $60,007 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 4 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$61,540
- Harrisburg$58,470
- Allentown$55,470
- Pittsburgh$54,410
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$29.59 an hour on average, and $27.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level locksmiths and safe repairers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the locksmiths and safe repairers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $49,738 a year ($4,145 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,540. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do locksmiths and safe repairers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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