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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in Nebraska

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Nebraska make a median of $47,470 a year, or about $22.82 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $69K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Nebraska. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$47K
Median annual
$22.82/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$69K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $47K get you in Nebraska?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,212/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,113/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$52,715/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,099/mo

About locksmiths and safe repairers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 15,550
Nebraska employed: 90
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nebraska

Bar chart showing Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $31,150, 25th percentile $34,230, median $47,470, 75th percentile $50,960, 90th percentile $68,830. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$34KMedian$47K75th$51K90th$69K
Bar chart showing Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $31,150, 25th percentile $34,230, median $47,470, 75th percentile $50,960, 90th percentile $68,830. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level locksmiths and safe repairers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $69K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.

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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary by metro in Nebraska

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Omaha$49K+4%50

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Frequently asked questions

How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make in Nebraska?

The median is $47,470 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,150, and experienced locksmiths and safe repairers can clear $68,830. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $47K enough to live in Nebraska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,212/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 34.7% 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 Nebraska?

Nebraska 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 $52,715 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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