Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in Florida
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Florida make a median of $47,610 a year, or about $22.89 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $48K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level locksmiths and safe repairers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary by metro in Florida
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $50K | +6% | 440 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $49K | +3% | 50 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $48K | +1% | 50 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $48K | +1% | 30 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $47K | -0% | 240 |
| Jacksonville | $47K | -0% | 100 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $47K | -2% | 40 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $47K | -2% | 30 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $46K | -2% | 250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make in Florida?
The median is $47,610 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,700, and experienced locksmiths and safe repairers can clear $74,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,358/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 49.4% 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 Florida?
Florida 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 $48,296 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.