Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Iowa make a median of $45,000 a year, or about $21.63 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $67K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $31,950, 25th percentile $35,820, median $45,000, 75th percentile $60,980, 90th percentile $67,000. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level locksmiths and safe repairers (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $67K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make in Iowa?▼
The median is $45,000 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,950, and experienced locksmiths and safe repairers can clear $67,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Iowa?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,005/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 35.4% 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 Iowa?▼
Iowa 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 $50,641 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.
