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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in Delaware

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Delaware make a median of $50,520 a year, or about $24.29 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $91K for experienced workers.

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

$51K
Median annual
$24.29/hr
Hourly rate
$41K
Entry level (10th %)
$91K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $51K get you in Delaware?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,367/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,448/mo
Rent as % of take-home43% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$51,810/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,919/mo

About locksmiths and safe repairers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 15,550
Delaware employed: 110
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Delaware

Bar chart showing Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $40,740, 25th percentile $45,070, median $50,520, 75th percentile $70,000, 90th percentile $91,190. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$41K25th$45KMedian$51K75th$70K90th$91K
Bar chart showing Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $40,740, 25th percentile $45,070, median $50,520, 75th percentile $70,000, 90th percentile $91,190. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level locksmiths and safe repairers (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $91K or more, a $50K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make in Delaware?

The median is $50,520 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,740, and experienced locksmiths and safe repairers can clear $91,190. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $51K enough to live in Delaware?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,367/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 43% 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 Delaware?

Delaware 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 $51,810 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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