Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Stockton-Lodi, CA make a median of $62,930 a year, or about $30.26 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $88K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 105.09), so that salary is closer to $59,882 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,742/month, about 42.4% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $63K get you in Stockton-Lodi?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Stockton-Lodi’s Regional Price Parity (105.09). 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 Stockton-Lodi
Stockton-Lodi sits well above the national pay line for locksmiths and safe repairers, local pay runs about 23% higher than the U.S. median of $51K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,742/month, which is 41.4% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost-of-living overall is 5% above the national average (BEA RPP 105.09), so groceries and services cost more too. The pay premium is real, but so are the offsets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for locksmiths and safe repairers in metros near Stockton-Lodi, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $57K | $50K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $65K | $57K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $58K | $52K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $63K | $59K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Stockton-Lodi, CA
Entry-level locksmiths and safe repairers (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $88K or more, a $37K 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a locksmiths and safe repairer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Stockton-Lodi?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $63K, rent takes 41.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,742/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,300/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for locksmiths and safe repairers in Stockton-Lodi?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new locksmiths and safe repairers typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,044/month. At HUD’s $1,742/month FMR, rent would take 57% 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 Stockton-Lodi?
Local pay is 23% above the national median — $63K here vs. $51K nationally. Keep in mind cost of living here is 5% above the national average, which offsets some of that premium.
How does Stockton-Lodi compare to the national average for locksmiths and safe repairers?
Stockton-Lodi pays $63K median vs. the U.S. average of $51K — that’s +23%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 105.09), the purchasing-power equivalent is $60K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make in Stockton-Lodi, CA?
The median is $62,930 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,740, and experienced locksmiths and safe repairers can clear $87,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in Stockton-Lodi?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,206/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,742/month, which eats 41.4% 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 Stockton-Lodi?
Stockton-Lodi has a Regional Price Parity of 105.09 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median locksmiths and safe repairers salary is worth about $59,882 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.