Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA make a median of $56,520 a year, or about $27.17 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.
So what does $57K get you in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Spokane-Spokane Valley’s Regional Price Parity (100.3). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Spokane-Spokane Valley
Locksmiths and safe repairers pay in Spokane-Spokane Valley tracks closely to the national median, $57K locally vs. $51K nationwide, a 10% difference. Rent runs $1,131/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28.6% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 100.3) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for locksmiths and safe repairers in metros near Spokane-Spokane Valley, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $58K | , |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $50K | , |
| Boise City | $43K | , |
| Eugene-Springfield | $45K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
Entry-level locksmiths and safe repairers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $77K | +50% | N/A |
| Connecticut | $69K | +35% | 120 |
| Hawaii | $64K | +26% | 50 |
| Delaware | $64K | +24% | 50 |
| New York | $62K | +20% | 960 |
| California | $61K | +19% | 2,060 |
| Maryland | $60K | +18% | 270 |
| Massachusetts | $59K | +16% | 300 |
| Minnesota | $59K | +15% | 220 |
| Alaska | $58K | +14% | 80 |
| Illinois | $58K | +13% | 430 |
| Washington | $58K | +13% | 380 |
| Rhode Island | $57K | +12% | 80 |
| New Jersey | $57K | +11% | 480 |
| West Virginia | $57K | +10% | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $57K | +10% | 40 |
| Montana | $56K | +10% | 110 |
| Utah | $56K | +8% | 180 |
| Michigan | $54K | +5% | 230 |
| Georgia | $54K | +5% | 330 |
| Virginia | $54K | +4% | 430 |
| Kansas | $53K | +3% | 110 |
| Maine | $53K | +3% | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $52K | +2% | 530 |
| Kentucky | $51K | -0% | 120 |
| Oregon | $50K | -2% | 250 |
| Tennessee | $50K | -2% | 340 |
| Missouri | $50K | -2% | 220 |
| Florida | $49K | -4% | 1,440 |
| Nebraska | $49K | -4% | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $48K | -6% | 130 |
| Ohio | $48K | -7% | 400 |
| Indiana | $48K | -7% | 250 |
| Colorado | $48K | -7% | 380 |
| Nevada | $47K | -8% | 170 |
| South Carolina | $47K | -9% | 140 |
| Louisiana | $47K | -9% | 190 |
| Iowa | $46K | -10% | 120 |
| North Carolina | $46K | -11% | 480 |
| Arizona | $44K | -13% | 260 |
| North Dakota | $44K | -14% | 70 |
| Texas | $44K | -15% | 1,420 |
| Idaho | $43K | -15% | 150 |
| Alabama | $43K | -16% | 200 |
| Mississippi | $43K | -16% | 80 |
| New Mexico | $42K | -18% | 140 |
| Oklahoma | $39K | -25% | 180 |
| Arkansas | $36K | -30% | 100 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a locksmiths and safe repairer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Yes — at the median salary of $57K, rent takes 28.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,131/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for locksmiths and safe repairers in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new locksmiths and safe repairers typically earn — is $38K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,295/month. At HUD’s $1,131/month FMR, rent would take 49% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is locksmiths and safe repairer a high-paying job in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $57K locally vs. $51K nationally, a 10% difference.
How does Spokane-Spokane Valley compare to the national average for locksmiths and safe repairers?
Spokane-Spokane Valley pays $57K median vs. the U.S. average of $51K — that’s +10%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.3), the purchasing-power equivalent is $56K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA?
The median is $56,520 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,250, and experienced locksmiths and safe repairers can clear $72,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $57K enough to live in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,954/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,131/month, which eats 28.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a locksmiths and safe repairers salary go in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Spokane-Spokane Valley 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 $56,351 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.
