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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in Alabama

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Alabama make a median of $44,140 a year, or about $21.22 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $54K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$44K
Median annual
$21.22/hr
Hourly rate
$29K
Entry level (10th %)
$54K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $44K get you in Alabama?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,955/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,085/mo
Rent as % of take-home36.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$49,955/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,870/mo

About locksmiths and safe repairers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 15,550
Alabama employed: 190
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama

Bar chart showing Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $28,600, 25th percentile $33,870, median $44,140, 75th percentile $46,800, 90th percentile $54,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$29K25th$34KMedian$44K75th$47K90th$54K
Bar chart showing Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $28,600, 25th percentile $33,870, median $44,140, 75th percentile $46,800, 90th percentile $54,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level locksmiths and safe repairers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $54K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make in Alabama?

The median is $44,140 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,600, and experienced locksmiths and safe repairers can clear $54,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $44K enough to live in Alabama?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,955/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 36.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a locksmiths and safe repairers salary go in Alabama?

Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median locksmiths and safe repairers salary is worth about $49,955 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do locksmiths and safe repairers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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